Tender

Provision of School Transport Contracts

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has released a tender for the Provision of School Transport Contracts in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage with a deadline for submission by 11th October 2023. The tender is for services falling under the main category of services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are accepted. The buying organisation's contact person is Megan Taylor, and the tender documents can be accessed on the Shetland Islands Council website.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing school transport services in the Shetland Islands. Companies specialising in transportation services, particularly school transport, would be well-suited to compete. The contract period for successful bidders runs from 1st December 2023 to 17th August 2025. The tender requires completion of the Single Procurement Document and adherence to selection criteria related to financial standing and technical capabilities. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with the stated bid validity period and submission terms to enhance their chances of securing the contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Contracts

Notice Description

Provision of School Transport Contracts in Shetland Islands, Scotland

Lot Information

MOSS 001

This Lot is for the MOSS001.

BRAE 008

This Lot is for the BRAE008.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000744206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488057
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 17 Aug 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Megan Taylor - Procurement Officer
Contact Email
megan.taylor@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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