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DPS Adoc Bus and Coach Hire April - June 2024

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional or local authority based in Glenrothes, has recently completed a procurement process titled "DPS Adoc Bus and Coach Hire April - June 2024," under the industry category of General public services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a mini competition through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) without prior publication of a call for competition. The process was finalised with a contract status of complete, and the award was made to run from April to June 2024, with the contract signed on 30th June 2024. The primary region of service delivery is UKM72, covering areas within Fife, Scotland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale business entities specialising in transportation services. With multiple awards granted to firms such as A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD and Bay Travel Coaches Ltd, the contract underscores the demand for ad hoc bus and coach hire services. Organisations capable of providing efficient and reliable transport solutions without the necessity for prior tender publication stand well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Moreover, participation in similar frameworks can enhance visibility and secure advantageous positions for future tenders within public sector transportation services.

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Notice Title

DPS Adoc Bus and Coach Hire April - June 2024

Notice Description

Adhoc hire of bus and coach through the intend system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Adhoc hire of bus and coach through the intend system

Procurement Information

Mini comp through DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799560
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530900
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,740 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Hope
Contact Email
katy.hope@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES

BAY TRAVEL COACHES

BODYSHOP EDINBURGH LTD T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH

CAPERCAILLIE TRAVEL

EAZY COACH HIRE

FESTIVAL TRAVEL (SCOTLAND

HAMISH GORDON

KINGDOM TRANSPORT COACHES

LIVING HIGH TRAVEL

MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON

MTG ENTERPRISES LTD T/A MERLIN TRAVEL

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE

SMART TRAVEL

ST ANDREWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL

STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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