Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston," falling under the services category with CPV classification 60120000. The procurement method employed was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, due to the need for continuity in services for users with severe and/or complex needs. The process, initiated as a tender and now at the award and contract stages, was finalized with a contract signed on 1st May 2026. The contract, valued at £127,866.48, was awarded to Andy Gillespie T/A AG Taxis, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Irvine, UKM93. The procurement is located in North Ayrshire, and it adheres to the rules of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the transport services sector to secure long-term contracts with local government bodies. Companies with the capability to provide consistent and reliable transport services, particularly those familiar with requirements for individuals with specific needs, would be well-suited for similar procurements. By actively participating in tenders like these, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also gain stability through lasting partnerships with public sector organisations, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Notice Description

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus,Stevenston

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Procurement Information

Service user has severe and/or complex needs and requires long term service provider continuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834427
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558566
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,866 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDY GILLESPIE T/A AG TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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