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05 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland awarded the contract for the "Covid-19 Support Grant – Restart: Travelsure Coaches", a services procurement for local bus services, to Travelsure. The contract, valued at £140,894.15 GBP, was signed on 14th July 2020. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to extreme urgency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing bus services to operate efficiently under physical distancing constraints.

This opportunity provides businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, in the transport industry with a chance to deliver essential bus services in Scotland. The award creates space for businesses to contribute to meeting the demand for public transport while adhering to health and safety regulations during the ongoing pandemic. SMEs specializing in transportation services are well-suited to compete in fulfilling this crucial public service contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Covid-19 Support Grant - Restart: Travelsure Coaches

Notice Description

Contract for the delivery of local bus services in Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notification modified to reflect extension of Covid Support Grant funding

Procurement Information

In view of the emergency situation arising from COVID 19, contracts are awarded without a competition under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 in order to allow bus services to meet demand while physical distancing requirements (and therefore carrying capacity constraints) remain in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461017
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,626 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Travelsure

Further Information

Notice Documents

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