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Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is initiating a procurement process titled 'Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre,' which falls under the category of General Public Services. The procurement is set in the region of Argyll, UKM, with the council aiming to secure a transport operator to provide safe and secure school and local transport within Kintyre. This project is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 16 September 2024, with the awarding set to begin on the same day. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 GBP and will span 1800 days, with possibilities for renewal 5-7 years after the contract award.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public or school transport services. Ideal candidates would be companies with a strong track record in delivering secure and reliable transportation solutions. The project allows for electronic submissions and encourages community benefits, which can further enhance a company's profile and community engagement. Suppliers capable of meeting the quality and price criteria—25% and 75% weighting, respectively—are likely to be competitive for this contract. The tender process also supports electronic payments and invoicing, streamlining the operational aspects of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre

Notice Description

Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515238
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,074,870 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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