--- title: "School and Public Transport 2018" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-30" --- # School and Public Transport 2018 Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is conducting a public procurement for the "School and Public Transport 2018" project, which pertains to providing local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services, and home-to-school transport within the Highlands. The procurement method is open, and the process is currently active. The contract period runs from 7 May 2018 to 31 December 2021, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. Interested companies should be aware that the bid submission period concluded on 23 March 2018, and the evaluation of tenders is now complete as of the award date of 30 April 2018. This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in local bus operations, taxi services, and school transport solutions. Companies capable of adapting to specific transportation needs across various routes in the Highland region would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those with the capacity to participate in electronic auctions and demonstrate financial stability will find this procurement accessible and advantageous as they bid for the awarded contracts. ## Notice The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. ### Lot Information T.06 Dial-A-Bus The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Contract Period by a further period of up to 12 months. 8000/5/ASN The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. 9105/2 The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318070 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 30 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £296,424 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 30 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318070 - 6 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312776 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312776 School and Public Transport 2018 - The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. This invitation takes the form of specific bus, minibus or car services for different routes to or from towns, villages or schools within the Highland area - some Contract Routes will cover a specific defined geographic area. The Contract Period shall be 07 May 2018 to 31 December 20121 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. (Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Route Specification). The Council reserves the right to actionn an e-auction for any/all routes being tendered as required. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318070 School and Public Transport 2018 - The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. ## Notice URLs - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546 - 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-r6ebe6-0000530546. 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