--- title: "Student Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE" published: "2021-07-12" --- # Student Transport Services Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544.json) ## Summary West Lothian College is seeking suppliers for "Student Transport Services" within the education sector, based in Livingston, UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, completed on 21st June 2021, with the associated contracts valued at £140,000 for the conveyance of students and £50,000 for ad hoc coach hire. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and was previously publicised with a deadline for bids on 12th May 2021, following a tender period initiated on 12th April 2021. This procurement presents significant opportunities for local and regional transport service providers, particularly those with capabilities in student transport solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coach hire and transport logistics would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts, especially those that can demonstrate an understanding of service delivery requirements and present competitive pricing. The inclusion of multiple lots encourages various suppliers to participate, fostering a competitive environment which may be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their service offerings. ## Notice The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Student Transport Services: Lot 1: Conveyance of Students and Lot 2: Ad hoc Coach Hire ### Lot Information Ad hoc Coach Hire Ad hoc Coach Hire for Student Trips - various sized coaches required Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Coneyance of Students Conveyance of Students on daily route from home to College and return Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420876 | | 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 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | April 2024 if no extensions utilised April 2026 if all extensions utilised | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £190,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 7EP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BZZZY BUS; PRENTICE WESTWOOD; SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 12 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420876 - 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411909 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=9 23rd April 2021 - Trips Made in 2019 and 2020 for information purposes only. See Circular Advice Note No1 for info - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=8 23rd April 2021 - Circular Advice Note No1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=7 12th April 2021 - Appendix F - Example Bus Timetable for Lot 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=1 12th April 2021 - WLC-2021-022 - Student Transport Services - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=2 12th April 2021 - Appendix A - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=3 12th April 2021 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=4 12th April 2021 - Appendix C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=5 12th April 2021 - Appendix D - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411909&idx=6 12th April 2021 - Appendix E - Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411909 Student Transport Services - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Student Transport Services: Lot 1: Conveyance of Students and Lot 2: Ad hoc Coach Hire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420876 Student Transport Services - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Student Transport Services: Lot 1: Conveyance of Students and Lot 2: Ad hoc Coach Hire ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650544 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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