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title: "Student Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a531"
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# Student Transport Services

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a531

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## Summary

West Lothian College is seeking contractors for Student Transport Services, specifically for two lots: Conveyance of Students and Ad hoc Coach Hire. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV 60172000). The open procurement process is currently underway, with a notable deadline for submissions on 12 May 2021. The services will primarily operate within the Livingston area, region UKM78, with a total estimated contract value of £200,000 and various delivery locations as outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for companies engaged in transport services, particularly those providing bus and coach hire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport solutions, logistics, and customer-focused services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on quality criteria such as punctuality and reliability, businesses with a strong track record in service delivery and sustainability practices could find this to be a beneficial avenue for growth and collaboration with West Lothian College.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Student Transport Services: Lot 1: Conveyance of Students and Lot 2: Ad hoc Coach Hire

### Lot Information

Ad hoc Coach Hire

Ad hoc Coach Hire for Student Trips - various sized coaches required

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Coneyance of Students

Conveyance of Students on daily route from home to College and return

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016210-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | April 2024 if no extensions utilised April 2026 if all extensions utilised |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 7EP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BZZZY BUS; PRENTICE WESTWOOD; SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016210-2021
- 12 Apr 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007616-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00472

## Provenance

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