Planning

Subsidised Bus Network Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has initiated a planned procurement process for the provision of subsidised bus network services, including fixed route local town services, town to town, and taxi-bus routes. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The procurement method is a tender, with a value of £2,000,000 GBP. The opportunity is relevant to businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in transportation services and public bus operations. The deadline for future notice date is scheduled for 30th August 2024.

Businesses operating in the transportation services sector, specifically those offering bus services, are well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. The Scottish Borders Council aims to encourage both existing and new operators to engage with them to explore the contracting opportunities. This tender process presents a chance for businesses to expand their operations and potentially secure long-term contracts of up to 8 years in duration. The contracting authority, the Scottish Borders Council, is actively seeking interested parties to participate in the procurement process for the subsidised bus network services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsidised Bus Network Services

Notice Description

Notification to the market that Scottish Borders Council will be tendering the provision of subsidised bus network routes, including fixed route local town services, town to town and taxi-bus routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Notification to the market that Scottish Borders Council will be tendering the provision of subsidised bus network routes, including fixed route local town services, town to town and taxi-bus routes.. Final routes and lotting is TBC. It may include single routes or multiple routes combined into a single lot. Contracts will be offered up to 8 years max in duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771662
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509348
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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