---
title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Rousay"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738031"
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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 - Rousay

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738031

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process with title "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Rousay" in the Education industry category. This procurement opportunity involves the provision of transport for School Teachers and OIC officials arriving by ferry to Rousay. The tender stage is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for 28th July 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the selected business will have the opportunity to secure a contract worth £45,180 GBP.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents a chance for businesses specialising in transportation services to cater to the conveyance needs of school teachers and officials visiting Rousay. Companies experienced in providing safe, reliable, and flexible transport solutions, particularly in ferry-incorporated settings, are well-suited to compete. The opportunity offers a contract with a potential contract period of 36 months and two 12-month extensions, providing a stable growth avenue for the successful bidder. Interested parties are encouraged to submit electronic responses via the specified platform well before the submission deadline to avoid any issues.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of transport for School Teachers and OIC officials (visiting the school) arriving by ferry to Rousay 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=JUL483169 |
| 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 | £45,180 |
| Lots value | £45,180 |
| 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=JUL483169

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483169&idx=1
  11th July 2023 - 001 - School Teacher Transport - Rousay Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483169&idx=3
  11th July 2023 - 001 - School Teacher Transport - Rousay Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483169&idx=2
  6th July 2023 - 002 - Appendix A - Monthly Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483169
  Invitation to Quote for the Provision of School Teacher Transport - Rousay - Provision of transport for School Teachers and OIC officials (visiting the school) arriving by ferry to the outlying school on Rousay.

## 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=738031
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