---
title: "Award - Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Yr 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000751816"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-29"
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# Award - Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Yr 2

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000751816

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for the "Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Yr 2" to Borders Buses Limited. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the need for continuity from the previous year. This contract, valued at £320,000 GBP, aims to provide transport services in the Berwickshire area for the period 03/04/2023 to 31/03/2024.

This procurement opportunity caters to businesses in the passenger transport industry or those providing IT resources for transport services. Companies interested in year-long service contracts within the Scottish Borders Council area should consider participating. The pilot project offers a chance for growth and collaboration in the public transport sector, especially for small and medium enterprises with innovative solutions.

## Notice

Berwickshire Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Yr 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Demand Responsive Transport service in Berwickshire Area, 2nd year pilot.

### Procurement Information

Year 2 Pilot is a direct award following on from year 1 awarded under the Scottish Borders Council Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport. Pilot depends on continuation of IT resources (booking app, ordering system) which cannot be replicated by another operator for a single year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493757 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493757

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493757
  Award - Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Yr 2 - Berwickshire Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Yr 2

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751816
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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