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title: "Foundation Apprenticeship Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a020"
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buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
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# Foundation Apprenticeship Transport

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a020

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## Summary

Forth Valley College has entered into an active contract under the Foundation Apprenticeship Transport framework agreement, with an award first signed on 24 September 2021 and its framework being extended until 8 August 2026. The procurement focuses on road transport services, classified under CPV code 60100000, to transport students attending Foundation Apprenticeship courses. The initiative covers Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling council areas within the UK. Initially awarded in May 2021 following an open procurement procedure, the agreement is valued at £712,500 and features an extension to address service continuity needs previously unforeseen. The tender's progression from Planning, Tender, and onto Award reflects Forth Valley College's commitment to maintaining efficient transport solutions for its education program.

This tender presents significant opportunities for road transport service providers, especially those capable of delivering consistent and flexible student transport services across designated council areas. Businesses equipped with the necessary vehicle fleet and insurances, such as employers, public liability, and motor vehicle insurance, positioned to manage multiple pickups and drop-offs will be particularly well-suited. Companies that can demonstrate capacity to fulfil the criteria of service delivery, sustainability, and community benefits can effectively compete. Establishing or building upon contracts with Forth Valley College offers growth possibilities within the education sector and a robust entry into framework agreements managed by the public sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Forth Valley College is seeking Service Providers for the provision of transport for Foundation Apprenticeship students from schools throughout the Forth Valley area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service consists of the provision of transport for students attending Foundation Apprenticeship courses at Forth Valley College campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling. The journeys will include transport from pupils' schools throughout Forth Valley area to the College campuses and return to schools or students' home, as well as various transport to work placements and back to either school or home. Multiple pickups and drop-offs will also be required.

Options: The Framework agreement is for an initial period of 1 year. The College reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for 3 further periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Renewal: Forth Valley College reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for 3 further periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038789-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2021 |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Subject to uptake of extension options and continued requirements, the re-tender documents would provisionally be planned for May 2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £712,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £712,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | HAIRY HAGGIS TOURS; MERLIN TRAVEL; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD; MTG ENTERPRISES LTD T/A MERLIN TRAVEL; ORDER OF MALTA DIALA-A-JOURNEY TRUST; PREMIER EXECUTIVE (SCOTLAND) TRAVEL; PREMIER EXECUTIVE(SCOTLAND) TRAVEL; ROUNDABOUT EXECUTIVE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 07:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038789-2025
- 27 Sep 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023965-2021
- 7 May 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010035-2021
- 29 Mar 2021 at 08:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006318-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665285
- https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00451

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