--- title: "Provision of School Bus Services - NF/MD18 & SF/IK13" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-09" --- # Provision of School Bus Services - NF/MD18 & SF/IK13 Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Fife Council, which is based in Glenrothes, UK, seeking suppliers for the "Provision of School Bus Services - NF/MD18 & SF/IK13." This tender is classified under the services category and aims to provide transport for school children, with contracts lasting until the summer terms of 2021 and 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline for tender applications is set for 16 January 2017, with the bid opening occurring at the same time. Additional details regarding the tenders include expected delivery locations in North Fife (St Andrews area) and South Fife (Inverkeithing/High Valleyfield Area), alongside a total contract value of approximately £314,500 over multiple years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation industry, particularly those specialising in school transport services or those possessing the necessary Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence. The contracts will not only cover immediate requirements for school buses but also offer potential for renewal and expansion in line with local school transport needs. Companies looking to grow within the public sector should consider applying, as the open nature of the procedure enables competition from a wider range of service providers, thus fostering a dynamic market environment. ## Notice Fife Council requires the following bus services to transport school children: NF/MD18 Madras Extra Curricular (2017 to 2021) and SF/IK13 High Valleyfield to Inverkeithing HS (2017 to 2022). ### Lot Information Lot 1 See Invitation to Tender for further information about the routes, numbers of passengers, size of vehicles etc.. Contract NF/MD18 is for 4 years (current value over 4 years 46,000GBP approx.). Contract SF/IK13 is for 5 years (current value over 5 years 268,500GBP approx.). These periods tie in with when the existing schools contracts expire in those areas. Renewal: Contracts will be renewed in line with other school bus contracts in the applicable areas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292106 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | At the expiration of these contracts, if there is an ongoing need for them, the new contracts will be tendered in line with other requirements for school buses in the applicable areas of Fife. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £314,500 | | Lots value | £314,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292106 - 5 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266077 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266077&idx=1 7th December 2016 - Terms & Conditions of Contract for Refs: 1431 & 1432 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266077&idx=2 7th December 2016 - Invitation to Tender - 1431 & 1432 - Additional Schools Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266077&idx=3 7th December 2016 - ESPD - 1431 & 1432 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266077 Provision of School Bus Services - NF/MD18 & SF/IK13 - Fife Council requires the following bus services to transport school children: NF/MD18 Madras Extra Curricular (2017 to 2021) and SF/IK13 High Valleyfield to Inverkeithing HS (2017 to 2022). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292106 Provision of School Bus Services - NF/MD18 & SF/IK13 - Fife Council requires the following bus services to transport school children: NF/MD18 Madras Extra Curricular (2017 to 2021) and SF/IK13 High Valleyfield to Inverkeithing HS (2017 to 2022). ## Notice URLs - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471501 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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