--- title: "Provision of Local Bus Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS FORTH VALLEY" published: "2025-03-27" --- # Provision of Local Bus Services Buyer: NHS FORTH VALLEY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238.json) ## Summary Clackmannanshire Council and NHS Forth Valley are engaged in a joint procurement process for the provision of local bus services, with key locations in Stirling, Larbert, and Alloa. The procurement process is in the awardUpdate stage as of 27th March 2025, and involves services classified under CPV code 60112000, with a contract period running from 27th March 2023 to 27th March 2026. The contract was awarded to Midland Bluebird Limited for Lot 4, which involves bus services connecting communities in Clackmannanshire to Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The tendering process utilized open procedures, with the contract being subject to NHS Forth Valley's payment terms and conditions. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, notably for large transport service providers with experience in operating local bus routes. Businesses like Midland Bluebird Limited, a large-scale enterprise, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts due to their capacity for large-scale service provision. The contract terms include potential extensions, making it a lucrative long-term opportunity for businesses that can provide high-quality and reliable transportation services. Additionally, tenderers should be mindful of the TUPE regulations, which could impact staffing if the contract changes hands. Overall, this tender is ideal for transport companies looking to expand their operations within the public sector. ## Notice Provision of local supported/socially necessary bus routes in Clackmannanshire lot 4 for Bus services linking communities in Clackmannanshire with each other and with Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. ### Lot Information C2 C2 Multi Use Vehicle Multi Use Vehicle C1 Provision for C1A H1 - H2 - NHSFV Service Up take of extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526938 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,985,156 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS FORTH VALLEY | | Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ALLOA | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK10 1EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526938 - 8 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473103 - 8 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473102 - 16 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464525 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=4 21st December 2022 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=8 21st December 2022 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=3 16th November 2022 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=5 16th November 2022 - Route Description, Timetable & Fares for all Lots - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=6 16th November 2022 - Soc & involvement in SOC of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=7 16th November 2022 - Standard T&C's - Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=1 16th November 2022 - Method Statements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464525&idx=2 16th November 2022 - Supported Bus T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464525 Provision of Local Bus Services - Provision of local supported/socially necessary bus routes in Clackmannanshire including lot 4 for Bus services linking communities in Clackmannanshire with each other and with Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473103 Provision of Local Bus Services - Provision of local supported/socially necessary bus routes in Clackmannanshire C1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473102 Provision of Local Bus Services - Provision of local supported/socially necessary bus routes in Clackmannanshire lot 4 for Bus services linking communities in Clackmannanshire with each other and with Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526938 Provision of Local Bus Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.nhsforthvalley.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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