--- title: "Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - Re-Issue" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-18" --- # Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - Re-Issue Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550763.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - Re-Issue." This project, categorised under General public services and Transport, aims to facilitate the conveyance of teachers and council officials to schools within the Orkney Islands, specifically from airstrips and ferries over a span of 195 school days. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 31st August 2018. Interested bidders should ensure their proposals are submitted electronically via the specified method before the deadline. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those experienced in providing reliable services for remote communities. Companies with the capability to manage school transport efficiently across the Orkney Islands, especially those who can demonstrate a strong track record in similar contracts, are encouraged to apply. Given the potential for contract renewal, there is also room for long-term engagement with Orkney Islands Council, making this an attractive prospect for service providers in the region. ## 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 - 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 - 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 - 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=JUL325550 | | 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 | 18 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 - 18 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325550 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325550&idx=1 18th July 2018 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325550&idx=2 18th July 2018 - Appendix A to the Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325550&idx=3 18th July 2018 - Appendix B - Monthly Log - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325550 Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles) - Re-Issue - 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-r6ebe6-0000550763 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=550763 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=550763 - 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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