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title: "WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-18"
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# WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680382

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council has awarded five of seven local bus contracts for a 12-month period to E & M Horsburgh Ltd, First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited, First Glasgow Limited, First Scotland East Limited, and sd travel. The contracts cover routes in Bathgate, Livingston, Armadale, Whitburn, and St John's Hospital area. The procurement process was open, and the decision was made through an open procedure. The Council aimed to support the market recovery before awarding longer-term contracts. The contracts were signed on 22nd February 2022.

This public procurement opportunity for local bus contracts in West Lothian offers business growth potential for small to medium-sized transport service providers. Companies specialising in bus transportation services, particularly in Bathgate, Livingston, and surrounding areas, with experience in delivering high-quality services and competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete. The diversified routes provided under the contracts present opportunities for businesses to expand their operations in the local transport sector.

## Notice

Five of Seven (7) local bus contracts awarded for 12 month period to allow market to recover prior to longer term contracts being let

### Lot Information

LBS 9

Local bus route Livingston South Town Service (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 31

Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 31S

Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Sundays). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 40-X40

Local bus route St John's Hospital to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (Mon - Sun). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS7

Local Bus route St John's Hospital - South Queensferry via Livingston Centre, Craigshill, Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 5

Local bus route Bathgate Town Service (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 6

Local bus route Armadale & Whitburn Town Service (Mon - Sat) Two options are being offered for pricing.. Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Options: Two options are included for pricing. Only one will be awarded

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456715 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | DPS to be created within the 12 month contracts and call offs for new routes to be in place for April 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,006,238 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| 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 | E & M HORSBURGH; FIRST GROUP T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED, FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; SD TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport
- 98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456715
- 21 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438412

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438412
  WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months - Seven (7) local bus contracts for 12 month period to allow market to recover prior to longer term contracts being let
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456715
  WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months - Five of Seven (7) local bus contracts awarded for 12 month period to allow market to recover prior to longer term contracts being let

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680382
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

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