---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eee8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-02"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eee8

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is inviting tenders for the supply of school bus services, with the objective of providing a daily network of bus operations during term time from 28 February 2022 to 30 June 2023. This open procurement process, currently in the tender stage, closes for submissions on 20 December 2021 at 12:00 PM. The services will be primarily located in Dundee City, categorised under transport services, as indicated by the CPV classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for bus operators capable of delivering and developing school transport solutions. Businesses that meet the criteria for vehicle quality, capacity, and fair work practices, as well as those with an understanding of community benefits, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Operators ready to provide dedicated services to connect various communities and schools in Dundee during academic terms will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services on a daily basis during term time of Monday 28 February 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, we invite tenders from bus operators who already operate or can develop a network of school day only bus services that provide links between the following communities and their schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services on a daily basis during term time of Monday 28 February 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, we invite tenders from bus operators who already operate or can develop a network of school day only bus services that provide links between the following communities and their schools.

Renewal: 1 + 1 academic years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029898-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029898-2021
- 22 Oct 2021 at 09:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026491-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=675666
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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