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title: "School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582279"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582279

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is currently managing a procurement process for the "School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney," aimed at establishing a framework for local bus and school transport services. This initiative is classified under the services category within the public transport sector and is located in Kirkwall, UK. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd June 2019. Contracts are anticipated to commence from 1st April 2020 and will span five years. The total estimated value of the framework is approximately £14.4 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses interested in public transportation services, particularly those focusing on school and community transport. Providers with capabilities for managing school transport, public bus services, and vehicles suited for children with specific welfare needs will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's inclusive approach to supporting local suppliers and community benefits, such as apprenticeships and a commitment to low emission vehicles.

## 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 with social and welfare needs. A framework of suppliers for the provision of public and school pupils passenger transport services is now being set up and will continue to be managed by Orkney Islands Council. The framework agreement will have an Agreement Period of four (4) years. It is anticipated that the establishment of the framework will be completed by early July 2019 and contracts awarded under the framework will be for a period of five years with a start date of 1 April 2020.

### Lot Information

Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 1 Kirkwall Grammar School as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Stromness Academy - School Bus Service

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 2 Stromness Academy as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 3 West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness, Stromness including swimming) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 4 East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 5 North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 6 Inner Isles Schools (Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

School Bus Services for Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 7 Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA) (Primary and Secondary - main island) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Public Bus Services - Mainland Orkney

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public bus service specifically for LOT 8 Mainland (Service Numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, X10, 11) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice.This is a continuing requirement for the current public bus service contract/s which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and is been based on historic information for financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 including fare income. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Public Bus Services - Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public bus service specifically for LOT 9 Orkney Islands (Service Numbers 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current public bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and is been based on historic information for financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 including fare income. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437228 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 12 months prior to the expiry of this framework agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,391,852 |
| Lots value | £14,872,001 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,391,849 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 20 |
| Supplier names | A TULLOCH, T/A F&A TULLOCH; ARTHUR AB SPENCE; CRAIGIES TAXIS; HILTON FARM; ISLAND OF HOY DEVELOPMENT TRUST; J & V COACHES; JAMES D PEACE; M THOMSON; M&J HARCUS; MESSRS A & F CLARK; MESSRS R & P BALLANTYNE; MR VICTOR KERRIDGE; ORKNEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ORGANISATION; PAPAY COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE; RAFT SERVICES; STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD; STEWART A SPENCE; TONY TAYLOR & DERRY SINCLAIR; W C E KIRKNESS & C W KIRKNESS; W M HAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437228
- 3 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353384

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353384&idx=4
  6th May 2019 - 004 - Special Conditions for Public Bus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353384&idx=5
  6th May 2019 - 005 - Special Conditions for School and PRSA Bus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353384&idx=1
  6th May 2019 - 001 - Invitation to Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353384&idx=2
  6th May 2019 - 002- LOTS and Route Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353384&idx=3
  6th May 2019 - 003 - Main Conditions of Contract - Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353384
  School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney - 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 with social and welfare needs. A framework of suppliers for the provision of public and school pupils passenger transport services is now being set up and will continue to be managed by Orkney Islands Council. The framework agreement will have an Agreement Period of four (4) years. It is anticipated that the establishment of the framework will be completed by early July 2019 and contracts awarded under the framework will be for a period of five years with a start date of 1 April 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437228
  School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney - 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 with social and welfare needs. A framework of suppliers for the provision of public and school pupils passenger transport services is now being set up and will continue to be managed by Orkney Islands Council. The framework agreement will have an Agreement Period of four (4) years. It is anticipated that the establishment of the framework will be completed by early July 2019 and contracts awarded under the framework will be for a period of five years with a start date of 1 April 2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.craigiestaxis.co.uk/
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.stagecaochbus.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582279
- https://www.jandvcoaches.co.uk
- https://www.orkneycommunitytransportorganisation.com

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