Award

School Bus service SCH 882 Fauldhouse - Whitburn Academy

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a school bus service between Fauldhouse and Whitburn Academy. The procurement process was initiated due to an urgent need for a replacement service after the previous contractor's liquidation. The award has been completed as of 16 March 2026, following a limited procedure without prior competition. The contract, signed on 13 February 2026, has been made with the supplier Bzzzy bus, located in Forth, Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically tailored to regional or local authority needs, as classified under general public services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in transportation services to explore emergency service contracts. The awarded contract, worth £76,200, reflects an opportunity for businesses capable of rapid deployment and adaptability to urgent situations. It highlights a niche for service providers that can successfully compete in scenarios of extreme urgency, offering valuable prospects for those within the local transportation industry who desire growth through government contracts. The engagement of Bzzzy bus exemplifies the potential for SMEs to gain traction and develop under critical demand conditions, thereby enabling further opportunities for growth and stability in similar circumstances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Bus service SCH 882 Fauldhouse - Whitburn Academy

Notice Description

Award of contract for provision of school bus service SCH 882 Fauldhouse - Whitburn Academy

Lot Information

Lot 1

School bus run between Fauldhouse and Whitburn Academy

Procurement Information

Termination of contract required urgent replacement of bus service which had already changed due to first company going into liquidation. Second place supplier from December 2025 mini comp offered and accepted contract in emergency situation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551738
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

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
£76,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BZZZY BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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