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Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of bus transportation services for senior pupils within Dundee City Schools to the Gardyne and Kingsway Campus. The process is currently in the tender stage and is open under the 'open procedure' method. Interested parties can submit electronic tenders until the deadline on 28 July 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 19 August 2025 and conclude on 30 June 2027, with an option for extension. This contract falls under the 'general public services' category and the industry category of services, specifically the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process covers the region specific to Dundee City, with the buyer based in Dundee House, Dundee.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transportation, particularly those with a focus on educational transport. Suitable contenders would include companies with a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence and qualified drivers possessing a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Licence. Additionally, the tender requires that service providers ensure their staff are members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Economic and financial robustness is essential, as evidenced by a Score check score of at least 35. This opportunity is ideal for transport service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term contracts with public organisations such as Dundee City Council. Businesses should ensure compliance with the stipulated specifications and financial criteria to maximise their chances of being awarded the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITT for School to College Bus Transport

Notice Description

The transportation via bus of Senior Pupils within Dundee City Schools to College Campus either Gardyne Campus or Kingsway Campus, Dundee

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transportation via Bus of Senior Pupils within Dundee Schools to College Campus, either Gardyne or Kingsway Campus'

Renewal: Optional extension for 1 + 1 academic years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802777
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533427
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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