--- title: "Community Transport Study - Huntly" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HUNTLY AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT TRUST" published: "2019-10-08" --- # Community Transport Study - Huntly Buyer: HUNTLY AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131.json) ## Summary The Huntly and District Development Trust has recently completed a public procurement process for the "Community Transport Study - Huntly". This initiative falls under the housing and community amenities category, aimed at improving local transport systems in Huntly, UK. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with a total contract value of £3,500. The tender was active until the submission deadline of 19th August 2019, with awards confirmed shortly after. The project required participants to deliver thorough analyses related to community transport, including legal frameworks and route expansions. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community transport consultancy, legal analysis, and local transport systems. Companies with expertise in transport legislation, operational logistics, and community engagement will find this contract particularly relevant. The competitive environment, which attracted seven bids, indicates a burgeoning interest in this sector, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their local knowledge and specialised skills. Engaging in similar projects can help organisations boost their market presence and establish valuable partnerships within the community. ## Notice A study of community transport in Huntly, highlighting areas where we can legally improve and develop. Detailed analysis of legal framework surrounding community transport. Analysis of existing routes and areas for expansion. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Consultation on Community Transport for Huntly & District Development Trust (HDDT) for items as follows; - Commercial and legal - An overview of the community transport legislation with a matrix explaining the different sections and operating licenses. Benefits of each and red tape. - Drivers - Driving licenses/ age limits/vehicle weight limits etc. - Training - Driver training requirements. - Insurance - Different insurance options depending on driver age/amount of drivers/ vehicle type, weight etc. - Vehicles - recommendations for vehicles and pricing options - outright purchase /lease/ brand new/used. - Electric - Feasibility of an all-electric bus. SWOT analysis. - Existing Operators & Routes - Details of existing operators and which routes they operate in the area. - Vehicle use maximisation - Ideas for filling gaps and maximising down time. - Volunteers - Ideas for increasing our volunteer pool. - Recommendations for Huntly to take community transport forward. - Any other useful info and advice..... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368229 | | 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 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Aug 2019 | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HUNTLY AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT TRUST | | Locality | HUNTLY | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB54 8BR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeenshire | | Electoral ward | Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford | | Westminster constituency | Gordon and Buchan | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NORTH EAST TRANSPORT TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 8 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368229 - 2 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362040 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362040&idx=1 7th August 2019 - Background information required to submit a tender. Any further questions, contact by email. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362040 Community Transport Study - Huntly - A study of community transport in Huntly, highlighting areas where we can legally improve and develop. Detailed analysis of legal framework surrounding community transport. Analysis of existing routes and areas for expansion. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368229 Community Transport Study - Huntly - A study of community transport in Huntly, highlighting areas where we can legally improve and develop. Detailed analysis of legal framework surrounding community transport. Analysis of existing routes and areas for expansion. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.huntlydevelopmenttrust.org/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593131.json.