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title: "The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695060"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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# The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695060

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## Summary

The SRUC organization based in Edinburgh, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision and supply of student transport services. The title of the procurement process was "The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC". The procurement stage was awarded with Watermill Coaches Ltd winning the contract for Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen. The procurement process has completed, with the contract being signed on August 9, 2022. The services involved planned coach services and ad hoc services across three geographical lots at different campuses.

This tender for student transport services by SRUC in Edinburgh presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the coach and transport industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coach hire services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing accessible opportunities for qualified suppliers to participate. The contract awarded indicates a commitment to ensuring efficient transport services for students across various campuses, creating a niche market for businesses in the transport sector to expand their operations.

## Notice

SRUC is inviting suitably qualified Suppliers to tender for the Provision and Supply of Student Transport across the 3 geographical Lots. The services will have two elements of usage: -Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). -Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

### Lot Information

Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Craibstone Campus. The services will have two elements of usage: 1. Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). 2. Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Renewal: The possibility of 2 annual extensions by mutual agreement.

Elmwood Campus, Cupar

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Elmwood Campus. The services will have two elements of usage: 1. Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). 2. Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Renewal: The possibility of 2 annual extensions by mutual agreement.

Oatridge Campus, Broxburn

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Oatridge Campus. The services will have two elements of usage: 1. Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). 2. Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Renewal: The possibility of 2 annual extensions by mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455995 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | SRUC will seek to retender between 2025-2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £815,000 |
| Lots value | £815,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES; BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; WATERMILL COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455995
- 31 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450044

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY450044&idx=4
  8th June 2022 - SRUC T&Cs Purchase of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY450044&idx=3
  8th June 2022 - Annex A, Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY450044&idx=1
  31st May 2022 - ITT Student Transport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY450044&idx=2
  31st May 2022 - Annex B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450044
  The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC - SRUC is inviting suitably qualified Suppliers to tender for the Provision and Supply of Student Transport across the 3 geographical Lots. The services will have two elements of usage: -Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). -Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455995
  The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC - SRUC is inviting suitably qualified Suppliers to tender for the Provision and Supply of Student Transport across the 3 geographical Lots. The services will have two elements of usage: -Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). -Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695060

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