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Award

10 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews, located in Guardbridge, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a night-time bus service under the "Residential & Business Services" category within the education sector. The University has awarded a contract to St Andrews Executive Travel Ltd for a total value of £149,760, signed on 18th June 2024. This tender opportunity aimed to enhance transport services for staff and students by operating a night-time bus service along a specific route from the town centre to halls of residence, with specific operational requirements.

This procurement process by the University of St Andrews presents business growth opportunities for transport service providers, especially SMEs, capable of operating a night-time bus service with a single deck vehicle meeting safety and capacity requirements. Businesses interested in providing safe and reliable transport services during the specified service period are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The contract period is set to commence on 7th September 2024 for two years, with potential for a one-year extension based on performance review and agreement on pricing.

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Notice Title

Residential & Business Services: Nighttime Bus Service

Notice Description

Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Student Residential System. Residential & Business Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe and reliable transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is scheduled to commence on Saturday 7th September 2024 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 1-yr, subject to satisfactory annual review and agreement on price. The service will run only during semesters, excluding all vacations. The service is due to operate on 213 days a year. The option to extend is at the discretion of the University and will include consideration of service use and satisfactory performance. The contract will only operate during the semesters of the Academic Year. Confirmation of semester dates can be found here: Semester dates - University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk) The service will follow a half-hourly circular route from the University Library, travelling to Ayton House, Abbey Walk, Lamond Drive, Morrison's bus stop, Largo Road, David Russell Apartments, University Hall, Agnes Blackadder Hall, Andrew Melville Hall, Students' Union Building, returning to the University Library. The service shall provide nine round trips per night, based on a half hourly service between 10.00pm and 2.30am, seven days per week during the "Service Period". The supplier is required to provide and operate a timetable that meets this requirement. A single deck vehicle with a minimum capacity of 40 seats is required to meet passenger demand. The vehicle must comply with all safety and accessibility requirements set out in law. The vehicle shall be clean both internally and externally prior to commencing the service each day.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 1 x 12 months possible subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760998
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509575
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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)

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely the University may continue to have similar requirements for nighttime bus services. If so, any relevant procurement will be advertised approximately 6 months prior to any new contract requirement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St Andrews Executive Travel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502944
    Residential & Business Services: Nighttime Bus Service - Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Student Residential System. Residential & Business Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe and reliable transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509575
    Residential & Business Services: Nighttime Bus Service - Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Student Residential System. Residential & Business Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe and reliable transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence.

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