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title: "North Fife Local Bus Services - 13/08/18 to 16/08/20 with the option to extend to 15/08/21"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000512992"
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buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
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# North Fife Local Bus Services - 13/08/18 to 16/08/20 with the option to extend to 15/08/21

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000512992

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, UK, which is soliciting tenders for the "North Fife Local Bus Services" contract covering the period from 13 August 2018 to 16 August 2020, with an option to extend until 15 August 2021. This initiative falls under the services category, primarily targeting local public transport. The tendering process is currently in the award stage, completed on 1 March 2018, and the total value of the contract is approximately GBP 6,540,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the transportation and logistics sectors, to expand their operations and secure a steady stream of revenue. Companies that possess a PSV Operator's Licence and meet the financial and technical criteria outlined in the tender documents are well-positioned to compete. With the potential for additional contracts under the framework agreement, this is an ideal chance for local bus service providers to enhance their market presence and foster growth within the community.

## Notice

Fife Council organises local bus services as permitted by Section 63(2) of The Transport Act 1985. The Council wishes to provide bus services to provide links for communities either not served by the commercial bus network or not served by that network on particular days or at particular times of day. This Invitation to Tender is for the supply of local bus services in North Fife as part of a Framework Agreement. North Fife is an area comprising, though not exclusively so, the boundaries of the former North-east Fife District Council. In general terms, this area is bounded by Newburgh, Gateside, Falkland, Freuchie, Star, Kennoway and Leven and all points to the north and east within the peninsula. The main urban centres are Cupar, St Andrews and Anstruther. Services may operate wholly within the North Fife area but are not limited by its boundaries and may operate further afield.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council organises local bus services as permitted by Section 63(2) of The Transport Act 1985. The Council wishes to provide bus services to provide links for communities either not served by the commercial bus network or not served by that network on particular days or at particular times of day. This Invitation to Tender is for the supply of local bus services in North Fife as part of a Framework Agreement. Although the opportunity is not split into lots in this notice, each route will be treated as a separate Contract and all Suppliers on the framework will be able to bid for as many contracts as they wish.. 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: Option to extend for 12 months until August 2021. The value of contracts under the framework agreement is anticipated to be approximately GBP 2,180,000 per year. The GBP 6,540,000 value stated is the potential total value of the framework agreement if the option to extend is taken up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315670 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated there would be a contract notice for any future requirement approximately 8 months before the end of the framework agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,540,000 |
| Lots value | £6,540,000 |
| 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

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315670
- 21 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301995
- 26 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299416

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=17
  27th November 2017 - 10340 Pricing Schedule (including additional specifications issued 21/11/17)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=16
  21st November 2017 - 10340 Pricing Schedule (including additional specifications issued 21/11/17)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=15
  21st November 2017 - Additional Specification not previously issued
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=14
  21st November 2017 - Additional Specification not previously included
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=13
  9th November 2017 - Document showing where there has been a change in revenue information. Issued 091117
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=11
  9th November 2017 - 10340 Specifications of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=12
  9th November 2017 - 10340 Specifications of Services 091117
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=4
  30th October 2017 - 10340 Specifications of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=8
  30th October 2017 - 10340 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=10
  30th October 2017 - 10340 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=5
  30th October 2017 - 10340 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=9
  30th October 2017 - 10340 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=3
  30th October 2017 - 10340 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=6
  30th October 2017 - ESPD Document - To be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=7
  30th October 2017 - ESPD Document - To be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=1
  28th October 2017 - 10340 Additional Taxibus Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299416&idx=2
  28th October 2017 - 10340 Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299416
  North Fife Local Bus Services - August 2018 to August 2020 - Fife Council organises local bus services as permitted by Section 63(2) of The Transport Act 1985. The Council wishes to provide bus services to provide links for communities either not served by the commercial bus network or not served by that network on particular days or at particular times of day. This Invitation to Tender is for the supply of local bus services in North Fife as part of a Framework Agreement. North Fife is an area comprising, though not exclusively so, the boundaries of the former North-east Fife District Council. In general terms, this area is bounded by Newburgh, Gateside, Falkland, Freuchie, Star, Kennoway and Leven and all points to the north and east within the peninsula. The main urban centres are Cupar, St Andrews and Anstruther. Services may operate wholly within the North Fife area but are not limited by its boundaries and may operate further afield.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315670
  North Fife Local Bus Services - 13/08/18 to 16/08/20 with the option to extend to 15/08/21 - Fife Council organises local bus services as permitted by Section 63(2) of The Transport Act 1985. The Council wishes to provide bus services to provide links for communities either not served by the commercial bus network or not served by that network on particular days or at particular times of day. This Invitation to Tender is for the supply of local bus services in North Fife as part of a Framework Agreement. North Fife is an area comprising, though not exclusively so, the boundaries of the former North-east Fife District Council. In general terms, this area is bounded by Newburgh, Gateside, Falkland, Freuchie, Star, Kennoway and Leven and all points to the north and east within the peninsula. The main urban centres are Cupar, St Andrews and Anstruther. Services may operate wholly within the North Fife area but are not limited by its boundaries and may operate further afield.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000512992

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