--- title: "WLC Winchburgh Bus Kick Start" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-14" --- # WLC Winchburgh Bus Kick Start Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council initiated a tender process for the procurement of services with the title "WLC Winchburgh Bus Kick Start." The process is currently active and involves establishing a bus service connecting Winchburgh and Livingston in West Lothian. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £225,000 GBP. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the upcoming bid opening date on May 1st, 2023, and consider the criteria focusing on quality assessment and pricing during the award evaluation. This tender offers business growth opportunities for operators in the transport industry looking to trial a commercially viable bus route. Prospective bidders should have a focus on service quality and competitive pricing strategies. The contracting authority, West Lothian Council, aims to support economic development through this initiative. Understanding the tender timeline and submission requirements, suitable businesses can align their capabilities to meet the service delivery specifications outlined in the contract. Additionally, exploring the potential for contract extensions and community benefits can enhance the overall competitive advantage for interested businesses. ## Notice Due to the expansion of Winchburgh, a service connecting it with Livingston is seen as an important route. It is anticipated that in time this route would prove to be commercially viable, but initial funding will help operators to trial this opportunity whilst business grows. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Due to the expansion of Winchburgh, a bus service connecting it with Livingston is seen as an important route. It is anticipated that in time this route would prove to be commercially viable, but initial funding will help operators to trial this opportunity whilst business grows.. 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. Renewal: If funding allows the contract may be extended for up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481190 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 14 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481190 - 31 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475119 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475119 WLC Winchburgh Bus Kick Start - Due to the expansion of Winchburgh, a service connecting it with Livingston is seen as an important route. It is anticipated that in time this route would prove to be commercially viable, but initial funding will help operators to trial this opportunity whilst business grows. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481190 WLC Winchburgh Bus Kick Start - Due to the expansion of Winchburgh, a service connecting it with Livingston is seen as an important route. It is anticipated that in time this route would prove to be commercially viable, but initial funding will help operators to trial this opportunity whilst business grows. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727677. 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