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title: "Local Bus and School Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557502"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-09"
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# Local Bus and School Transport Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557502

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of local bus and school transport services in Kirkwall, UK. The tender, titled "Local Bus and School Transport Services," falls under the services category and follows a selective procurement method. The deadline for electronic submissions is October 9, 2018, with the award period starting on January 7, 2019. Interested parties can find more information on the Orkney Islands Council website.

This procurement opportunity for local bus and school transport services by the Orkney Islands Council can benefit businesses within the transportation and services sectors. Companies with expertise in providing public transport, school transport, and services for individuals with Additional Support Needs are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, presenting a timely opportunity for interested businesses to engage with the Council and potentially expand their operations in the region.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a local bus and school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public transport bus service, school transport and transport services for children and young people with Additional Support Needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a local bus and school transport Service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public transport bus service, school transport and transport services for children and young people with Additional Support Needs. This is a continuing requirement,as the current School and Public Bus Contract commenced on 1 April 2015 and shall operate until 31 March 2020. Contracts awarded will be for a commencement date of 1 April 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504873 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504873
- 20 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332018

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332018
  Local Bus and School Transport Services - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a local bus and school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public transport bus service, school transport and transport services for children and young people with Additional Support Needs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504873
  Local Bus and School Transport Services - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a local bus and school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public transport bus service, school transport and transport services for children and young people with Additional Support Needs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557502

## Provenance

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