Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is currently seeking tenders for its project titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services." This procurement falls under the public services industry category and is situated in Dundee, UK. The process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 20 December 2021. This contract will cover the provision of school day-only bus services from 28 February 2022 until 30 June 2023, accommodating daily operations during term time.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for bus operators and logistics companies looking to expand their services in the education sector. Suitable businesses will have experience in providing reliable transport solutions, particularly in school environments. The open procurement method encourages competition, allowing a range of service providers to participate and potentially broaden their operational footprint within Dundee by delivering essential transport services that link local communities with schools.

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Notice Title

Invitation to 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 on a daily basis during term time of Monday 28 February 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, we invite tenders from bus operators who already operate or can develop a network of school day only bus services that provide links between the following communities and their schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services on a daily basis during term time of Monday 28 February 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, we invite tenders from bus operators who already operate or can develop a network of school day only bus services that provide links between the following communities and their schools.

Renewal: 1 + 1 academic years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675666
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434524
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eprocurement@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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