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Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses)

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses)" contract, involving the provision of bus services to Mary Russell School in Paisley. The contract includes five separate routes for students for the academic year 2024/25. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to all interested parties, with a rapid 17-day tender return period to accommodate urgent timelines. The procurement process has transitioned to the award stage, with Abacus Travel being awarded the contract for route A24/ASN013 (PA4), following a competitive bidding process. The contract was signed on 1 August 2024, with services commencing in August 2024 and running until June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transportation services. SMEs, like Abacus Travel, have demonstrated competitive advantage due to their flexibility and niche expertise in handling specific transport needs. The contract's focus on specialized transport services, including requirements for vehicle safety and driver qualifications, implies that businesses with strong compliance records, robust operational capabilities, and a focus on customer service will be well-positioned to compete. The commitment to long-term services spanning nearly an entire academic year offers businesses sustained revenue and the potential for further contracts upon successful delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses)

Notice Description

The Council considers each Route included in this Tender to be a separate Contract. This Tender seeks to establish FIVE SEPARATE Routes/Contracts to provide bus services (with driver and escort) to the Council for children travelling to and from Mary Russell School, Hawkhead Road, Paisley for the Academic Year 2024/25.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This will be tendered through an Open Procedure, meaning that all interested and suitable parties can access the Tender and consider if they wish to apply. PLEASE NOTE - the timescales from tender publication to tender return will be 17 days to ensure time to complete and notify children and families of the outcome in sufficient time.. This tender seeks to award 5 separate contracts, based on the Routes noted below A24/ASN006 - PA5 (Spateston/Corseford) A24/ASN007 - PA5 (Elderslie/Johnstone Castle) A24/ASN009 - PA7 (Bishopton), PA8 (Erskine - Millfield/ Parkway) A24/ASN012 - PA4 (Renfrew: Moorpark/Craigielea/High St/Ferry Village) A24/ASN013 - PA4 (Inchinnan/Renfrew - Kirklandneuk/ Paisley Rd)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514305
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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)

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2024 - 27 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Abacus Travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507127
    Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses) - The Council considers each Route included in this Tender to be a separate Contract. This Tender seeks to establish FIVE SEPARATE Routes/Contracts to provide bus services (with driver and escort) to the Council for children travelling to and from Mary Russell School, Hawkhead Road, Paisley for the Academic Year 2024/25.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514305
    Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses) - The Council considers each Route included in this Tender to be a separate Contract. This Tender seeks to establish FIVE SEPARATE Routes/Contracts to provide bus services (with driver and escort) to the Council for children travelling to and from Mary Russell School, Hawkhead Road, Paisley for the Academic Year 2024/25.

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