Award

Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Planning

21 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of School & Public Transport on Islay. The contract, worth £3,678,000, was awarded to B Mundell Ltd (Islay Coaches) on April 25, 2024. The procurement stage was concluded with the award notice, indicating successful completion of the process.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport operators, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing safe and reliable transport services. The contract aims to transport children to and from school safely and timeously on the island of Islay. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor future similar tenders from the Argyll and Bute Council to identify potential business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802K

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on the island of Islay. Aim of Service: The main elements of the School Transport Service are: (a)To transport children to and from school safely and timeously; (b)To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; (c)To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.

Renewal: Contract Duration: The contract duration will be for a period of 5 years from February 2024 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504041
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,447,247 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,678,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 or 7 years from award.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01436658844

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B MUNDELL LTD (ISLAY COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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