---
title: "Award of 12331 - May 2021 Mini Competition - Schools"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654922"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-23"
---

# Award of 12331 - May 2021 Mini Competition - Schools

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654922

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Fife Council, pertains to the "Award of 12331 - May 2021 Mini Competition - Schools" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on pupil transport services. The tender period commenced on 18 August 2021 and will conclude on 30 June 2022. This award is part of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) process, inviting selected operators to participate in a mini competition for contracts including mainstream and additional support needs (ASN) pupil transport services. The total contract value awarded is approximately £2,956,139.00, and the overall location is within Fife.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in the transport sector, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, including taxis, minibuses, and coach hire. Companies that are registered as operators on the DPS and offer services tailored to both mainstream and ASN pupil transportation will be particularly well-suited to compete in this mini competition. Engaging with Fife Council in this process can enhance visibility and secure contracts that contribute to local educational mobility solutions.

## Notice

As an operator on the DPS you are being invited to participate in a Mini Competition. This Mini Competition includes requirements for:Mainstream pupil transport contractsAdditional support needs (ASN) pupil transport contractsThis Mini Competition is only open to operators who have been accepted onto the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425082 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,956,139 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 125 |
| Supplier names | 1932 TAXI; 262222 TAXI'S; 365 TRAVEL; A AND S TAXIS; A C CABS; A ROBERTSON & SON; A W BAYNE PLANT HIRE; A&J TAXIS; A1 CABS; A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES; ACE RADIO TAXIS; ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING; AD TAXI; AECOM; ALISON PLATTS RESEARCH SERVICES; ALY'S TAXIS; AMIGO CABS; ANDY'S CABS; ANDY'S TAXIS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; B & S TAXIS; BAYNES TAYPORT TAXIS; BOBS 24HR TAXIS LTD/BOBS TAXIS; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; BURTS TAXI; C AND H TAXIS; CALEDONIA TAXI'S; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; CHIKS TAXIS; COWDENBEATH TAXI SERVICE; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; CRAIL & EAST NEUK TAXIS; CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY; CROSSFORD TAXIS; CUPAR TAXIS; D & A TAXIS; DAVID'S TAXI; DAWN 2 DUSK CABS; DEAS TAXI; DEREK STEELE; DHILLON TAXIS; DMFCA; F M CABS; FIFE CONTRACT CAR HIRE; FIFE WIDE TAXIS; FIFESHUTTLE; GEE'S TRAVEL; GIBBS TAXIS; GIBSON TRAVEL; GOPALS DUNFERMLINE TAXIS; GORA TAXIS; GRAYS TAXI; HAMILTON TAXIS; HAMISH GORDON; HARS CARS; HARVEY NASH; HELEN'S TAXI; IANS COACHES; IAN’S TAXI; INNOVATION DIGITAL LTD T/A THREE PART STORY; IPSOS MORI; ISLAND CARS; J&B CABS; JAYDEE TAXIS; JJ TAXIS; JOCK'S CABS (KIRKCALDY; JOES TAXIS; JSC TRAVEL; KDY TAXIS; KETO COACHES; KINGDOM TAXIS; KINGDOM TRANSPORT COACHES; KINGS TAXIS; KIRKCALDY CABS; LEES TAXIS; LIVING HIGH TRAVEL; LOCAL TRANSPORT PROJECTS; M&H CONTRACTS; M&M TAXIS; M+M TAXIS; MOVIN SOUND DISCOS PARTY/MINIBUS; MTS TAXIS; MYBUS C.T.; NEWLAY CIVIL ENGINEERING; NICOLA COOPER TAXI; P&R TAXIS; PADDY'S TAXIS; PAULS TAXI; PLATINUM CABS; PORTER TAXIS; PREMIER TAXIS; PROMPT TAXIS; PSV MINI COACHES; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; SCOT'S TAXI; SCREENMEDIA; SK TAXIS; SMART TRAVEL; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; ST ANDREWS AIRPORT TRANSFER; ST ANDREWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; STEVE'S TAXI; STREETCARS; TAGS TAXI; TAXI CENTRAL; THE TAXI CENTRE FIFE; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; TIGERCAB; TOMMY'S TAXIS; TONY'S TAXI; TOWN AND COUNTRY TAXIS; TOWN AND COUNTRY TRAVEL; TREBLE THIRTY TAXIS; TREBLE TWENTY TAXIS; UNITED RADIO CABS; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; VENESKY BROWN; VILLAGE CABZ; W.S.L. TAXIS; WE ARE SNOOK; WHY RESEARCH; WI & A GILBERT; WILSONS TAXIS; X CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 12:32 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425082

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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