--- title: "Provision of School Transport Services on Rothesay 1213M" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-06" --- # Provision of School Transport Services on Rothesay 1213M Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "Provision of School Transport Services on Rothesay 1213M," aimed at securing safe and secure school transport services on Rothesay for the route 1213M. This process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £38,000 established. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically concerning general public services, and benefits from an open procedure method. The bid opening date was 7th February 2018, and the related contract was signed on 3rd April 2018, with ongoing service provision expected until at least April 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for transport operators, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their business offerings within the education sector. Providers capable of delivering reliable and secure transport solutions, while also engaging in community benefits, will find this contract attractive. The successful contractor will not only fulfil the transportation needs of local schools but will also need to support various community initiatives, enhancing job creation and training opportunities, thereby contributing positively to the local economy. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Rothesay, route 1213M. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Rothesay, route 1213M. Renewal: Contract is eligible for two annual contract extensions in 2023 and 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321142 | | 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 | 6 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Contract is eligible for two annual contract extensions in 2023 and 2024. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TAXIS | ## 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 ## Release History - 6 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321142 - 17 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306698 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306698&idx=6 17th January 2018 - 6. Pricing & Capacity Template - 1213M - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306698&idx=1 17th January 2018 - 1. Note on Scoring - 1213M - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306698&idx=2 17th January 2018 - 2. Instructions to Tenderers - 1213M - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306698&idx=3 17th January 2018 - 3. 1213M SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306698&idx=4 17th January 2018 - 4. Documents to Complete - 1213M - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306698&idx=5 17th January 2018 - 5. Contract Terms & Specification - 1213M - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306698 Provision of School Transport Services on Rothesay 1213M - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Rothesay, route 1213M. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321142 Provision of School Transport Services on Rothesay 1213M - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Rothesay, route 1213M. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526290 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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