--- title: "Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-12" --- # Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles), which facilitates the safe conveyance of teachers and officials from airstrips and ferries to schools across various locations in the Orkney Islands. This open procurement process is in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 August 2018. The contract value is £70,000 and involves several specific delivery locations, including Papa Westray, Eday, Rousay, Sanday, Stronsay, and Westray. Interested bidders should note that the opening of bids will take place on the same day as the tender deadline at the Council Offices in Kirkwall. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in school and public transport services. Companies experienced in providing reliable transport solutions in remote areas, especially those with capabilities to operate on the Orkney Islands, would be strongly suited to compete. Bidders should demonstrate their technical abilities and provide evidence of financial stability, given the selection criteria outlined by the Orkney Islands Council. With options for contract renewals and an emphasis on the flexibility and reliability of services, successful bidders may find the prospect of a long-term partnership attractive. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement for School Teacher Transport for the conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and / or ferries to and from schools, during the school year (195 days). ### Lot Information ST - Papa Westray The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from the airstrip to and from Papa Westray school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Papa Westray. Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ST - Eday The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and/or piers to and from Eday school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Eday. Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ST - Rousay The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from the pier to and from Rousay school morning and / or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Rousay. Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ST - Sanday The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and / or pier to and from Sanday Junior High school morning and / or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Sanday. Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ST - Stronsay The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from the airstrip and/or pier to and from Stronsay Junior High school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Stronsay. Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ST - Westray The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from the airstrip and/or pier to and from Westray Junior High School morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Westray. Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324970 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 30 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | July 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | £71,571 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 12 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324970 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324970&idx=1 12th July 2018 - 001 - ITT Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324970&idx=2 12th July 2018 - 002 - Appendix A To The Contract Notice For The Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324970&idx=3 12th July 2018 - 003 - Appendix B - Monthly Log - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324970 Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - The Authority has a requirement for School Teacher Transport for the conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and / or ferries to and from schools, during the school year (195 days). ## Notice URLs - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549272 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=549272 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=549272 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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