Award

Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Tender

12 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to contract with a transport operator to provide safe and secure school and local transport services on the Isle of Mull. The tender is titled "Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M, 1109M & 1190M)" and has a value of £2,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 12th July 2024. The award period starts on the same day. The buying organisation is based in Lochgilphead, UK, and the tender is categorised under services. Businesses interested in this opportunity should focus on the transport sector and have expertise in delivering school transport services to compete effectively.

This tender by the Argyll and Bute Council presents a growth opportunity for transport operators looking to expand their services to the Isle of Mull. Companies with experience in providing safe and reliable school transport services, with capabilities to meet the quality criteria like capacity and price, are well-suited to participate. The contract has a long duration of 5-7 years post-award, offering stability for businesses aiming at long-term service provision. Electronic submission is mandatory, including electronic payment and ordering capabilities. Community benefits are integral to this tender, ensuring social value delivery alongside service provision, aligning with the Scottish Government's procurement policies.

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Notice Title

Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the isle of Mull. 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: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515234
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,831,404 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 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
Emma Graham
Contact Email
emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk, procurement@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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