Award

Student Transport Services

WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

12 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian College is seeking suppliers for "Student Transport Services" within the education sector, based in Livingston, UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, completed on 21st June 2021, with the associated contracts valued at £140,000 for the conveyance of students and £50,000 for ad hoc coach hire. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and was previously publicised with a deadline for bids on 12th May 2021, following a tender period initiated on 12th April 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for local and regional transport service providers, particularly those with capabilities in student transport solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coach hire and transport logistics would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts, especially those that can demonstrate an understanding of service delivery requirements and present competitive pricing. The inclusion of multiple lots encourages various suppliers to participate, fostering a competitive environment which may be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Student Transport Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Student Transport Services: Lot 1: Conveyance of Students and Lot 2: Ad hoc Coach Hire

Lot Information

Ad hoc Coach Hire

Ad hoc Coach Hire for Student Trips - various sized coaches required

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Coneyance of Students

Conveyance of Students on daily route from home to College and return

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2024 if no extensions utilised April 2026 if all extensions utilised

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@west-lothian.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01506418181

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 7EP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BZZZY BUS

PRENTICE WESTWOOD

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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