---
title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Eday"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738029"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-06"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Eday

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738029

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has issued a tender titled "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Eday" in the Education category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £4,050. The deadline for submission is July 28th, 2023, and the award period commences later on the same day. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing transportation services to compete for a contract that involves safe and flexible conveyance of school teachers and officials to Eday Community School.

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking electronic submissions through an open procedure for the provision of school teacher transport services. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the criteria outlined in the tender documentation. The contract includes an initial term of 36 months with the possibility of 2 extensions, providing potential for long-term business growth. Suppliers are advised to submit their bids early to avoid any last-minute issues and to ensure timely consideration by the Council.

## Notice

Provision of transport for School Teachers and OIC officials (visiting the school) arriving by ferry or plane to the outlying school on Eday.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of transport for School Teachers and OIC officials (visiting the school) arriving by ferry or plane to Eday Community School. The Authority has a requirement for School Teacher Transport to provide for the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools arriving by ferry or plane to and from schools during the school year.

Renewal: Initial Term of 36 months with 2 x 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483165 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,050 |
| Lots value | £4,050 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483165

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483165&idx=1
  11th July 2023 - 001 - School Teacher Transport - Eday Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483165&idx=3
  11th July 2023 - 001 - School Teacher Transport - Eday Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483165&idx=2
  6th July 2023 - 002 - Appendix A - Monthly Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483165
  Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Eday - Provision of transport for School Teachers and OIC officials (visiting the school) arriving by ferry or plane to the outlying school on Eday.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=738029
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