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title: "Uist School Bus Services 2021-28"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654557"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2022-07-08"
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# Uist School Bus Services 2021-28

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654557

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for the "Uist School Bus Services 2021-28" is currently underway, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. This project involves the operation of school and integrated bus services in the Uist area, Eilean Siar, and spans across multiple lots with various related delivery locations. The tender phase is active, with a submission deadline on 7th July 2021 at 14:00 GMT. The contract will run until July 2028, providing a significant opportunity for suppliers to participate in ongoing public services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those with experience in public transport, to grow their business. Local transport providers with appropriate licensing and insurance can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings within the community. In particular, companies that can navigate the operational requirements for school transport and demonstrate reliable service capabilities are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Uist School and Integrated Bus Services 2021-2028

### Lot Information

NU01 Sollas to & from Lionacleit School and Lionacleit to & from Balivanich School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

NU02 Berneray Feeder to & from contract NU01 and Berneray to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

NU03 Lochmaddy Feeder to & from contract NU01 and Lochmaddy via Sollas to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

NU04 Sidinish Feeder to & from contract NU01 and Sidinish to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

NU05 Baleshare Feeder to & from contract NU06 and Baleshare to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

NU06 North West North Uist to & from Lionacleit School via Balivanich

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

NU07 Lochmaddy via Clachan to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end of this contract

NU08 North West North Uist to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end of this contract

NU09 Grimsay (Kallin Loop) to & from contract NU06 and Grimsay Island to & from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract.

BEB01 Island Flodda to and from Lionacleit School via Balivanich

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

BEB02 Muir of Aird and Island Flodda to & from Balivanich School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

BEB03 Peters Port and Uiskevagh to & from Lionacleit and Iochdar Schools including placements to Balivanich school. Ardivachar to & from Iochdar School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

BEB04 Ardmhor Sideroad, Carnan Village and Hacklete Loop to Lionacleit and Iochdar Schools

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU01 Ardivachar and Torlum to Lionacleit School and Feeder to Lionacleit to Balivanich Bus

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU02 East Gerinish Feeder to Sgoli Lionacleit and East Gerinish to Iochdar School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU03 Borinish Loop Feeder to SU05 or SU06, Bornish Loop and Main Road to Iochdar School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU04 Locheynort Feeder to SU05 or SU06 and Ormaclete loop to Daliburgh School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU05 Lochboisdale to & from Lionacleit School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU06 Eriskay to & from Lionacleit School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU07 Feeder from Strome to SU05 & Lochboisdale and Ardivachar to Daliburgh School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU08 South Lochboisdale & Boisdale Townships Feeder to SU05 and to & from Daliburgh School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

SU09 Eriskay and Strome to Daliburgh School

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

Operator Spec Lot 1 North Uist

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

Operator Spec Lot 2 Benbecula

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

Operator Spec Lot 3 South Uist

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

Operator Spec Lot 4 All Uist and Benbecula

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the end date of this contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453523 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,609,617 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | A MACDONALD & SON; AITKENS ISLAND TRAVEL; D A TRAVEL; GRENITOTE TRAVEL; JOHN MACQUARRIE; WMV MOTOR HIRER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453523
- 7 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417462

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417462
  Uist School Bus Services 2021-28 - Uist School and Integrated Bus Services 2021-2028
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453523
  Uist School Bus Services 2021-28 - Uist School and Integrated Bus Services 2021-2028

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654557
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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