Award

Coach Hire

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University (RGU) procured coach hire services for Aberdeen City and Shire through an open procedure. The contract, titled "Coach Hire," falls under the services category and carries the CPV classification 60172000. The tender process, initiated by RGU's Central Services Building in Aberdeen, covered three lots: Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire North, and Aberdeenshire South. The awards were made on 24th January 2024, with contracts signed on 23rd January 2025. The awarded supplier for all three lots is First Bus Scotland. The contract duration is initially set for 1,080 days, with a possible extension of up to 24 months, totalling a value of approximately £438,465 GBP across all lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for coach hire and transport service providers, particularly those near Aberdeen or with the capacity to serve this region. SMEs, like First Bus Scotland, demonstrating reliability and competitive pricing, are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The consistency and duration of the contract ensure business growth and stability, allowing companies to expand their services and footprint in the public sector transport contracts. Providers with a focus on cooperative and quality service delivery in the education sector would find this opportunity particularly suited to their business model.

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Notice Title

Coach Hire

Notice Description

Provision of coach hire services in Aberdeen City and Shire

Lot Information

Coach Hire - Aberdeen City

Appointment of preferred coach hire provider(s) in Aberdeen City.

Renewal: Extension of 24 months at discretion of Univeristy

Coach Hire - Aberdeenshire North

Preferred coach hire providers in Aberdeenshire North

Renewal: 24 months extension

Coach Hire - Aberdeenshire South

Preferred coach hire provider for Aberdeenshire South

Renewal: 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000770119
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522668
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£438,465 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST BUS SCOTLAND

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