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title: "Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559775"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-08"
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# Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559775

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles)" to facilitate the transport of teachers and officials between airstrips or ferries and schools across various islands in Orkney. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically geared towards ensuring educational access over a 195-day school year. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 19th October 2018, following an open procedure approach, which encourages wide participation from suppliers. Locations involved include islands such as Rousay, Papa Westray, Stronsay, and Sanday.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transportation businesses, particularly those that specialise in providing reliable, flexible transport services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in logistics and transportation will find this contract well-suited for their services. Participating in this tender could not only enhance their visibility within the education sector but also foster lasting collaborations with local government, potentially leading to additional contracts in related areas of public transport and community services.

## 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: Council held 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: Council held 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: Council held 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 airstrips and/or piers to and from Rousay school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Rousay.

Renewal: Council held 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=NOV371546 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | July 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £252,511 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | A TULLOCH, T/A F&A TULLOCH; D S PEACE TAXIS & CAR HIRE |

## 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

- 8 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371546
- 4 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333230

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333230&idx=1
  4th October 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333230&idx=2
  4th October 2018 - Appendix A to the Contract Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333230&idx=3
  4th October 2018 - Appendix B - Monthly Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333230
  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).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371546
  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://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559775

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