Award

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has concluded the contracting process for the provision of statutory transport journeys to Lockhart Campus in Stevenston. This procurement falls under the "General public services" category and is located in the region of UKM93. The procurement has reached the Contract Award stage with the contract signed on 1st April 2025. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically awarded without a prior call for competition due to the service provider's need for long-term continuity in handling severe or complex needs. The contract, valued at GBP 176,587.92, was awarded to B.J.Minibuses and ss taxis.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in specialised transport services. Companies equipped with the capability to provide dedicated and consistent transportation solutions for individuals with severe and complex needs would find this contract highly suitable. The procurement method's focus on continuity and reliability underscores the potential for stable, long-term business engagement with a local authority. Additionally, businesses within the transport sector can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and reputation by delivering vital community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Notice Description

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus,Stevenston

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Procurement Information

Service user has severe and/or complex needs and requires long term service provider continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,587 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

B.J.MINIBUSES

SSTAXIS@HOTMAIL.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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