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Award

29 Aug 2024 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, has awarded a contract for the purchase of welfare buses for Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services. The contract, valued at £497,447.28, falls under the industry category of motor vehicles, including specialist and welfare vehicles. This procurement process reached the award stage on 8th August 2024, when the contract was signed. The procurement involved a competitive tender process, with three bids submitted, and the successful supplier is Stanford Coachworks and Mobility Services Ltd, located in Stanford le Hope.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of specialist motor vehicles, particularly those focusing on welfare and transport minibuses. Companies with expertise in manufacturing high-quality, reliable transport solutions for fewer than 10 persons are well-positioned to benefit. The contract underscores the importance of capability in custom vehicle solutions and presents growth potential for suppliers aiming to collaborate with municipal councils on public transport initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Purchase of welfare buses for DRT

Notice Description

Fife Council require the vehicles as described in the attached document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000770101
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114300 - Welfare vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£497,447 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KY7 5LT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

AdviceUK

Harvey Nash Limited

Priory elderly Care

RSM UK Audit LLP

Stanford Coachworks and Mobility Services Ltd

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