Planning

Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is currently planning a tender for the "Supply of School Bus Services", aimed at providing a reliable network of school day-only bus services to ensure sufficient seating for secondary school pupils in Dundee. The tender is classified under the services category and is registered with the UK Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) system. Key dates include the planned communication of the tender on 15 November 2021, with an anticipated contract period starting on 31 January 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023. The procurement process is electronic, allowing submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website, facilitating broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services and operations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing school transport solutions and have the capacity to meet term-time requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With an option for contract renewal for up to two additional academic years, successful bidders may establish long-term partnerships with Dundee City Council, thereby supporting their growth in the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services

Notice Description

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services that will provide sufficient seating capacity to ensure that school pupils can access their secondary schools on a daily basis during term time

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services that will provide sufficient seating capacity to ensure that school pupils can access their secondary schools on a daily basis during term time

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 1 + 1 academic years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671297
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431038
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Petrie
Contact Email
claire.petrie@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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