--- title: "Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-07" --- # Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2) Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by East Ayrshire Council, which has issued an invitation for tenders titled "Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2)." This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to transportation, and aims to provide transport for school children with additional support needs within East Ayrshire from August 2019 to June 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 July 2019. The award for this tender was completed, and the contract value is approximately £3,358,402, signed on 16 August 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for local taxi service providers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transportation sector. Companies that specialise in school transport, possess the required insurance and vehicle certifications, and can demonstrate experience in providing safe and reliable services are well positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, successful bidders may benefit from community engagement requirements, which can further enhance their local presence and reputation in the community. ## Notice East Ayrshire Council are inviting taxi providers to tender for the provision of Additional Support Needs School Transport for the period August 2019 to June 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Additional Support Needs Transport Service is being utilised to transport school children who are currently residing within East Ayrshire Council to their respective school location/s. Renewal: Contract will be re-tendered after 48 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376512 | | 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 | 7 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | £1,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,358,402 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | ANDERSON CARS; AYR CITADEL TAXIS; AYRSHIRE TRANSPORT; B&G CONTRACTS; BOYDS TAXIS; PETER OGILVIE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376512 - 26 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358824 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=8 25th July 2019 - Additional Taxi Route ASN OWP 649 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=7 22nd July 2019 - Additional Route to be Priced - ASN WB648 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=6 4th July 2019 - PS-19-41 A - Additional Routes - Schedule of Contracts - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=5 1st July 2019 - Insurance Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=4 1st July 2019 - Document 2 - Schedule of Contracts - ASN Tender 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=1 28th June 2019 - Document 1 - PS/19/41 (A) - eTender for ASN School Transport (EAC tender 2) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=2 28th June 2019 - Document 3 - Form of eTender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358824&idx=3 28th June 2019 - Document 5 - Quality and Value Add Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358824 Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2) - East Ayrshire Council are inviting taxi providers to tender for the provision of Additional Support Needs School Transport for the period August 2019 to June 2023. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376512 Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2) - East Ayrshire Council are inviting taxi providers to tender for the provision of Additional Support Needs School Transport for the period August 2019 to June 2023. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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