Award

Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City

STIRLING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council has awarded a contract for the Park and Ride Bus Services in Stirling City, specifically for the Castleview and Springkerse routes, to Hunters Executive Coaches Ltd. This contract is structured as an open procurement process within the services category, under the main CPV code 60172000, indicating public transport services. Initially posted for tender in May 2025, with a submission deadline of 9th June 2025, the award decision was made on 8th July 2025. The contract's location is specified within the UKM77 region, which includes Stirling. Stirling Council undertook the procurement as part of its general public services duties, marking the process as complete with the contract active following the award stage.

The award presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those experienced in operating Park and Ride systems. With a contract value of £896,100 and a term allowing for up to 24 months, including extensions, it offers substantial revenue potential for the awarded supplier. This is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Hunters Executive Coaches Ltd., which successfully acquired the contract via a competitive open procedure. Business growth can be realised through efficient service delivery and meeting the quality and price criteria, which were set at 30% and 70%, respectively. For future bids, companies with relevant service contracts, adequate insurance coverage, and a Public Service Vehicle Operator Licence are well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City

Notice Description

Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers with the purchase of services for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.(Routes P1 & P2) Both routes (P1 and P2) will be awarded to a single operator and bids submitted as part of the Pricing Schedule should reflect this - submitted prices should include operation of both P1 and P2 routes.. The contract is for an initial 12 month period with 2 x 6 month possible extensions, at the sole discretion of the Council. 24 months in total. Refer to II.2.5) Award criteria - Full details of the Technical award Criteria is within the ITT documents.

Renewal: 2 x 6 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534725
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

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
£896,100 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is dependant if 6 month extension periods are accepted, therefore tender process may take place either 2026 or 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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