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title: "Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543987"
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# Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543987

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is conducting a tender for the "Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services." This procurement falls under the "services" category and is part of the ongoing efforts to assess the current PSO Air Service that connects Oban with Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 7 June 2018. The winning contract will be awarded following this date, with the existing contract ending on 15 May 2019. The tender is classified under the CPV code 71311200 and is conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in air transport services, particularly those experienced in public service obligations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in assessing service usage, innovative timetabling solutions, and improvements to passenger experiences would be well suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a viable chance to engage in this contract, as the tendering process encourages diverse participation, aiming to enhance the connectivity and service quality for the communities served.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council currently support a PSO Air Service which links Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The current PSO Air Service contract will end on 15 May 2019 and, in preparation for the retendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council wish to gain insight into: Current usage of the air service; Options for timetable, frequency, capacity and route changes; The impact of a reduction/withdrawal in service on the communities and businesses served and the public sector; Best practise in the tendering of PSO air services elsewhere in the UK and Europe; Improvements to the passenger experience at Oban Airport [this element is funded as part of a European Project, SPARA2020]; Industry interest in tendering for future PSO air service contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council currently support a PSO (Public Sector Obligation) Air Service which links Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The incumbent operator, AirTask (formerly Hebridean Air Service Ltd), also operates a route linking Oban/Tiree to Islay on a commercial basis. Details of the existing service provision are available at http://obanandtheislesairports.com/destinations/ and https://www.hebrideanair.co.uk/summer-timetable The current PSO Air Service contract will end on 15 May 2019 and, in preparation for the retendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council wish to gain insight into: a. Current usage of the air service; b. Options for timetable, frequency, capacity and route changes; c. The impact of a reduction/withdrawal in service on the communities and businesses served and the public sector; d. Best practise in the tendering of PSO air services elsewhere in the UK and Europe; e. Improvements to the passenger experience at Oban Airport [this element is funded as part of a European Project, SPARA2020]; f. Industry interest in tendering for future PSO air service contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324040 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,360 |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324040
- 24 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319920

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319920&idx=2
  24th May 2018 - ABC GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319920&idx=3
  24th May 2018 - FORM FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319920&idx=1
  24th May 2018 - ITQ - REVIEW OF ARGYLL & BUTE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION (PSO) AIR SERVICES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319920
  REVIEW OF ARGYLL & BUTE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION (PSO) AIR SERVICES - Argyll and Bute Council currently support a PSO Air Service which links Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The current PSO Air Service contract will end on 15 May 2019 and, in preparation for the retendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council wish to gain insight into: Current usage of the air service; Options for timetable, frequency, capacity and route changes; The impact of a reduction/withdrawal in service on the communities and businesses served and the public sector; Best practise in the tendering of PSO air services elsewhere in the UK and Europe; Improvements to the passenger experience at Oban Airport [this element is funded as part of a European Project, SPARA2020]; Industry interest in tendering for future PSO air service contract.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324040
  Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services - Argyll and Bute Council currently support a PSO Air Service which links Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The current PSO Air Service contract will end on 15 May 2019 and, in preparation for the retendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council wish to gain insight into: Current usage of the air service; Options for timetable, frequency, capacity and route changes; The impact of a reduction/withdrawal in service on the communities and businesses served and the public sector; Best practise in the tendering of PSO air services elsewhere in the UK and Europe; Improvements to the passenger experience at Oban Airport [this element is funded as part of a European Project, SPARA2020]; Industry interest in tendering for future PSO air service contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://obanandtheislesairports.com/destinations/
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543987
- https://www.hebrideanair.co.uk/summer-timetable
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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