---
title: "School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A - Holm"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496814"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-22"
---

# School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A - Holm

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496814

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to contract services for school bus transport on Route 74A, specifically for St Andrews Primary School from the Holm - Moss Road area. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £104,652. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and had a tender submission deadline on 9 June 2017. The contract was signed on 30 June 2017 and covers delivery in Kirkwall, located in the Orkney Islands (UKM65).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in school bus operations. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with insurance and operational standards as outlined in the tender documentation will be well-positioned to compete. Given the council's intention to potentially renew the contract, there is further opportunity for sustained engagement and business development within this public procurement framework.

## Notice

Provision of school bus transport services - serving St Andrews Primary School from Holm - Moss Road area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of school transport services to serve St Andrews Primary school from Holm / Moss Road area.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension (August 2018 to July 2019) and a further 8 month extension (August 2019 to March 2020).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296187 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2017 - 21 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | June 2019 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | £114,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,652 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORKNEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296187
- 26 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284141

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=9
  26th May 2017 - 010 - Appendix A To The Contract Notice Provision of School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A Holm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=10
  26th May 2017 - Appendix 1 - ESPD (Scotland) School Bus Transport Holm - Route 74A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=8
  26th May 2017 - 009 - Appendix 4 - PSV Operator Licensing Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=1
  26th May 2017 - 001 - ITT - Provision of School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A - Holm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=2
  26th May 2017 - 002 - Schedule 1 School Transport Route Specifications - Route 74A Holm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=3
  26th May 2017 - 003 - Schedule 2 - Vehicle Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=4
  26th May 2017 - 004 - Schedule 3 - Performance Deduction System
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=5
  26th May 2017 - 005 - Schedule 4 - School Term Dates 2017 - 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=6
  26th May 2017 - 007 - Appendix 2 - Background Information and Contract Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284141&idx=7
  26th May 2017 - 008 - Appendix 3 - School Transport Policy 2016
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284141
  School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A - Holm - Provision of school bus transport services - serving St Andrews Primary School from Holm - Moss Road area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296187
  School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A - Holm - Provision of school bus transport services - serving St Andrews Primary School from Holm - Moss Road area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496814

## Provenance

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