Award

DPS - Adhoc Bus and Coach Hire January - March 2025

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Fife Council, titled "DPS - Adhoc Bus and Coach Hire January - March 2025", focuses on the provision of services in the "General public services" category. This process, managed through a limited procurement method without prior publication for competition, addresses transportation needs via bus and coach hire services. Located in Glenrothes, Fife, UKM72 region, the process has been completed as of 22 May 2025, following the contract signing on 31 March 2025. This procurement was covered under the GPA and did not involve the receipt of suitable tenders through a restricted procedure. The overall contract value is £77,527.83.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for operators in the transportation industry, particularly those capable of providing reliable bus and coach hire services. Large-scale businesses, as evident from the successful awards to companies such as A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD and E & M Horsburgh Ltd, are well-suited to compete in this arena. Engaging in such tenders can bolster business growth by establishing long-term relationships with regional authorities and enhancing service portfolios in the public services domain.

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Notice Title

DPS - Adhoc Bus and Coach Hire January - March 2025

Notice Description

Adhoc Bus and Coach hires booked through the Intend system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Adhoc Bus and Coach hires booked through the Intend system

Procurement Information

Adhoc Bus and Coach hires booked through the Intend system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530903
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
£77,527 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

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 T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH

CAPERCAILLIE TRAVEL

E & M HORSBURGH

EAZY COACH HIRE

FESTIVAL TRAVEL (SCOTLAND

HAMISH GORDON

KINGDOM TRANSPORT COACHES

LIVING HIGH TRAVEL

MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON

MTG ENTERPRISES LTD T/A MERLIN TRAVEL

PRENTICE WESTWOOD

ST ANDREWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL

STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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