--- title: "Coach Hire - Glasgow Region" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2017-02-08" --- # Coach Hire - Glasgow Region Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463.json) ## Summary A procurement process has been initiated by APUC Limited for "Coach Hire - Glasgow Region" within the education industry sector. This open tender is part of a broader framework agreement focusing on the provision of coach hire services across four geographical lots. The submission deadline is set for 13th March 2017, with an award period commencing the same day. The procurement process is taking place in various locations within the Glasgow region, including several educational institutions such as Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Glasgow. The total value of this contract is estimated at £6,000,000, and electronic submissions are being accepted through the specified portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in coach hire and transport services, particularly those capable of accommodating various requirements, including accessibility for passengers with mobility difficulties. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and can manage both planned and reactive transportation needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that are equipped to provide high-quality customer service and meet the regulatory requirements outlined for insurance and financial standing will enhance their chances of success in this competitive bidding process. ## Notice This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services across four geographical lots. There will be a requirement for pick up and drop offs crossing over boundaries of these lots, with some journeys involving significant distances outside the geographical regions. ### Lot Information Coach Hire - Central Glasgow Region This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services across four geographical Lots. Lot one is for Coach Hire across the Central Glasgow Region. There will be a requirement for pick up and drop offs crossing over boundaries of these Lots, with some journeys involving significant distances outside the geographical regions. The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and to ensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will try to give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Coach Hire - North/South Lanarkshire Region This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services across four geographical Lots. Lot two is for Coach Hire across the North/South Lanarkshire Region. There will be a requirement for pick up and drop offs crossing over boundaries of these Lots, with some journeys involving significant distances outside the geographical regions. The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and to ensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will try to give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions Coach Hire - Renfrewshire Region This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services across four geographical Lots. Lot three is for Coach Hire across the Renfrewshire Region. There will be a requirement for pick up and drop offs crossing over boundaries of these Lots, with some journeys involving significant distances outside the geographical regions. The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and to ensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will try to give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions Coach Hire - Stirling/Central Belt Region This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services across four geographical Lots. Lot one is for Coach Hire across the Central Glasgow Region. There will be a requirement for pick up and drop offs crossing over boundaries of these Lots, with some journeys involving significant distances outside the geographical regions. The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and to ensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will try to give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272812 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 1 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | April 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 8 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272812 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB272812&idx=3 10th February 2017 - ESPD for TRA1003C1 Coach Hire Services Glasgow - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272812 Coach Hire - Glasgow Region - This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services across four geographical lots. There will be a requirement for pick up and drop offs crossing over boundaries of these lots, with some journeys involving significant distances outside the geographical regions. ## Notice URLs - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=481463 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000481463. 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