---
title: "The Hire of 10 Fully Accessible Buses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699372"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-05"
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# The Hire of 10 Fully Accessible Buses

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699372

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has completed a tender for the hire of 10 fully accessible buses, aimed at replacing its aging fleet. This procurement falls within the services category and is linked to ensuring transportation for children, adults, and individuals with additional support needs in Glasgow (postcode: G2 1DU). The contract was awarded on 23 May 2022 for a total value of £328,573 and involves a direct award process under the Scotland Excel Framework for Vehicle and Plant Hire. The associated procurement method was selective, indicating a restricted procedure with specific criteria for participation.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle hire, particularly those offering accessible transport solutions. Companies well-suited to compete include smaller enterprises and SMEs, especially those with a focus on community benefits, as mandated by the procurement guidelines. Engaging in this tender not only supports business growth through securing a significant contract but also furthers community service objectives in Glasgow.

## Notice

Glasgow City Council is replacing the existing fully accessible buses from the fleet due to age of the buses. These buses are used for the transportation of children, adults, and people with additional support needs. This contract is for the hire of 10 fully accessible buses without driver. This contract will ensure the continuation of the services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the hire of 10 fully accessible buses without the driver for a period of 24 months. These buses will be used for the transportation of children, adults, and people with additional support needs. The contract will be awarded under a Direct Award process under Lot 2 - Buses and Minibuses of Scotland Excel's (SXL) Framework for Vehicle and Plant Hire (SXL Framework) , reference 01-21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453158 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £328,573 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453158

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453158
  The Hire of 10 Fully Accessible Buses - Glasgow City Council is replacing the existing fully accessible buses from the fleet due to age of the buses. These buses are used for the transportation of children, adults, and people with additional support needs. This contract is for the hire of 10 fully accessible buses without driver. This contract will ensure the continuation of the services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699372
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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