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title: "School and Public Transport Nov 2016"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472366"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-20"
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# School and Public Transport Nov 2016

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472366

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## Summary

The Highland Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "School and Public Transport Nov 2016," focusing on home to school transport services within the Highlands and Islands region. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 24 April 2017 and concluding on 31 December 2021, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is open procedure, inviting a wide range of bidders and ensuring transparency in the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, including those offering bus, minibus, or car services. Companies adept in managing school transport logistics or those with an existing fleet may find this contract particularly beneficial. The Highland Council emphasises the importance of financial stability in potential contractors, making this a suitable tender for established transport providers looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

The Highland Council has AWARDED Contracts for various home to school transport routes. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

### Lot Information

Route No 4409/3/ASN Option A St Duthus School

Route No 4409/3/ASN Option A St Duthus School - Alness has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Contract Period by a further period of up to 12 months.

Route No 4409/9/ASN Tain Royal Academy

Route No 4409/9/ASN Tain Royal Academy/Craighill Primary School/St Duthus Schol - Pitkerrie, Balintore, Hill of Fearn has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 20121 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 5102/01 Option B Ardgour Primary School

Route No 5102/01 Option B Ardgour Primary School - Treslaig, Aryhoulan, North Corran has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 7101/02 Applecross Primary School

Route No 7101/02 Applecross Primary School - Lonbain, Applecross & Toscaig has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 9300/5 Option B Wick High School

Route No 9300/5 Option B Wick High School - Bower, Reiss, Kilimster, Staxigoe to Wick High School has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 9305/1 Keiss Primary School

Route No 9305/1 Keiss Primary School/Wick High School (Feeder) - Feeder Lyth to Wick High School Bus at B876 or A99, then Keiss Primary School Catchment Area has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 9307/1 Noss Primary School

Route No 9307/1 Noss Primary School - Killimster, Reiss, Ackergill has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277634 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277634
- 1 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265684

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265684
  School and Public Transport Nov 2016 - The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of services for home to school transport for a number of routes. This invitation takes the form of specific bus, minibus or car services for different routes to or from towns, villages or schools within the Highland area - some Contract Routes will cover a specific defined geographic area. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. (Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Route Specification). The Council reserves the right to action an e-auction for any/all routes being tendered as required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277634
  School and Public Transport Nov 2016 - The Highland Council has AWARDED Contracts for various home to school transport routes. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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