---
title: "Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000476531"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-01-04"
---

# Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000476531

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## Summary

The Moray Council, located in Elgin, Scotland, is initiating a tender process for "Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services." This planned procurement opportunity is valued at £10.4 million and falls under the services category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a communication event scheduled for 6th February 2017 to further gauge interest. An open day for potential operators will be held on 25th January 2017 at the Council's premises to discuss the project and requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in vehicle hire and logistics. Operators of varying sizes, including small and medium enterprises, may find potential paths to growth by participating in this tender process. The Moray Council is actively encouraging both existing and new operators to engage, and has even arranged one-to-one training support to assist those unfamiliar with the tendering process. This event could be a strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services

### Lot Information

School Transport

Provision of Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services. Please note that the lotting structure may change prior to publication of the contract notice

Community Services Transport

Provision of Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services. Please note that the lotting structure may change prior to publication of the contract notice

Public Bus Services

Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services. Please note that the lotting structure may change prior to the publication of the contract notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN268578 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN268578

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN268578
  Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services - Provision of Passenger Vehicle Hire - School Transport, Community Services Transport & Public Bus Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=476531
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000476531

## Provenance

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