---
title: "Local Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000523627"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2018-12-19"
---

# Local Bus Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000523627

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of local bus services was conducted by Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, UK. The contract, titled "Local Bus Services," falls under the services industry category, specifically categorised as general public services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the procurement stage is complete. The contract was signed on 12 August 2016 and is valued at approximately £845,037.51, with services being provided from August 2016 to October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in public transport and logistics. Companies such as large bus operators and SMEs with a focus on local transport solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With ongoing reviews of transport provisions in the region, potential bidders can leverage this chance to expand their service offerings and engage with local authorities, aligning their capabilities with the needs of the Scottish Borders Council.

## Notice

Provision of Local Bus Services to Scottish Borders Council from August 2016 to October 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Local Bus Services to Scottish Borders Council from August 2016 to October 2018.

### Procurement Information

Scottish Borders Council is in the process of reviewing future requirements for Transport provision. During this period the highest priority for the Council is to existing service delivery. Therefore until the review has been completed and to avoid a disruption to existing service delivery it is necessary that existing arrangements relating to local transport provision continues. Consideration was given to all available options and this approach offered the most appropriate solution in the short-term to delivering best value while meeting the necessary requirement of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340828 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £845,037 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BARC COACH HIRE; BUSKERS; FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; PERRYMAN'S BUSES; PETER HOGG OF JEDBURGH; TELFORD'S COACHES; TRAVELSURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340828

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340828
  Local Bus Services - Provision of Local Bus Services to Scottish Borders Council from August 2016 to October 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523627

## Provenance

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