--- title: "Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-12" --- # Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is seeking bids for the "Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services," a framework agreement aimed at providing transport services for children and adults. This contract, classified under the services category, involves two main lots: Education and Social Work Transport (SW900) and Social Work Transport (SW999), both concerning transport services within Aberdeen. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and bids must be submitted electronically by 30 November 2018, with an award period commencing shortly thereafter. The total value of the contract is approximately GBP 8,185,457. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in school and social care transportation. Businesses such as coaches, taxis, and other transport service providers that can adapt to fixed timetables and potentially provide escorts for clients will be well positioned to compete. Firms that can demonstrate quality customer care and training will also be favoured in the evaluation process, as a substantial portion of the award criteria focuses on these elements. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services for Children and Adults ### Lot Information Social Work Transport (SW999) 1. Transporting individual clients to various destinations around the City of Aberdeen and respite or day centres in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire areas at all times of the day, seven days a week 2. Transporting groups of clients to day centres or places of work on a regular and irregular basis. Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months Education and Social Work (SW900) Transport Provision of transport to a fixed timetable to nurseries, primary and secondary schools. Escorts may be provided by the Council to assist in the supervision of clients,to provide care and guidance during transportation and to regulate conduct/behaviour. There may be times when individualised timetables are required to meet client needs. There may also be a requirement for short notice work for Home to School transport at times. Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380725 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 12 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,185,457 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,185,457 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 24 | | Supplier names | A&I COACHES; ABC TRAVEL; ACE TAXIS; AJS CONTRACT CARS; BAINS COACHES; BLUEBIRD BUSES; BUCHAN DIAL-A-COMMUNITY BUS/DAB PLUS; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; FAIRVIEW EXECUTIVE HIRE; FALCON COACH HIRE; FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED / FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED / FIRST SCOTLAND EAST LIMITED / MIDLAND BLUEBIRD; GLENFOLD; J.D.PEACE & CO (ABDN; JEANS TAXIS; KINGSWELLSCABS; NEWMACHARCOACHES; NORTH EAST TRANSPORT TRAINING; PELE'S TAXIS; PREMIER COACHES (KINTORE; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; VICTORIA COACHES; WATERMILL COACHES; WHYTES COACHES; WILLIAM ANDERSON CARS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 12 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380725 - 30 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335802 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335802 Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services for Children and Adults - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380725 Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services for Children and Adults ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?_ncp=1518457206810.1198-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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