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title: "Foundation Apprenticeship Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648404"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# Foundation Apprenticeship Transport

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648404

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## Summary

Forth Valley College in Falkirk has an ongoing procurement process titled "Foundation Apprenticeship Transport", aimed at providing transport services for students attending courses at its campuses located in Alloa, Falkirk, and Stirling. The main procurement category is services, and it involves transporting students from schools within the Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling council areas to various locations, including college campuses and work placements. The procurement process is at the contract stage, with the agreement set to be active until 8th August 2026 following an extension due to unforeseen circumstances. The procurement follows an open method and is structured as a framework agreement with a contract value of £712,500.00 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for transportation companies, particularly those with existing operations in the specified regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger companies, can benefit from the stability and long-term prospects offered by this framework, which allows multiple extensions given satisfactory performance. This opportunity is ideal for businesses equipped with the necessary vehicle fleet and the capacity to manage multi-destination transport logistics. Participants must hold relevant operator licenses and ensure their drivers are part of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Engaging in this framework can enhance reputation and establish key partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Forth Valley College is seeking Service Providers for the provision of transport for Foundation Apprenticeship students from schools throughout the Forth Valley area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service consists of the provision of transport for students attending Foundation Apprenticeship courses at Forth Valley College campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling. The journeys will include transport from pupils' schools throughout Forth Valley area to the College campuses and return to schools or students' home, as well as various transport to work placements and back to either school or home. Multiple pickups and drop-offs will also be required.

Options: The Framework agreement is for an initial period of 1 year. The College reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for 3 further periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Renewal: Forth Valley College reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for 3 further periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534379 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2021 |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Subject to uptake of extension options and continued requirements, the re-tender documents would provisionally be planned for May 2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £712,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £712,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | HAIRY HAGGIS TOURS; MERLIN TRAVEL; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD; MTG ENTERPRISES LTD T/A MERLIN TRAVEL; ORDER OF MALTA DIALA-A-JOURNEY TRUST; PREMIER EXECUTIVE (SCOTLAND) TRAVEL; PREMIER EXECUTIVE(SCOTLAND) TRAVEL; ROUNDABOUT EXECUTIVE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534379
- 27 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428776
- 7 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414091
- 29 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414091&idx=1
  7th May 2021 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414091&idx=2
  7th May 2021 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414091&idx=3
  7th May 2021 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414091&idx=4
  7th May 2021 - Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414091&idx=5
  7th May 2021 - LQ-003-20 Invitation to Tender - FA Transport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414091&idx=6
  7th May 2021 - Appendix E - Commercial Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410558&idx=1
  29th March 2021 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410558
  Foundation Apprenticeship Transport - Forth Valley College welcomes notes of interest from organisations who can provide transport services for Foundation Apprentices.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414091
  Foundation Apprenticeship Transport - Forth Valley College is seeking Service Providers for the provision of transport for Foundation Apprenticeship students from schools throughout the Forth Valley area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428776
  Foundation Apprenticeship Transport - Forth Valley College is seeking Service Providers for the provision of transport for Foundation Apprenticeship students from schools throughout the Forth Valley area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534379
  Foundation Apprenticeship Transport

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648404
- https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/

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