---
title: "Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759332"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-28"
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# Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759332

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the award process for the contract titled "Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston" in the services category. This procurement, carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication, was deemed necessary due to extreme urgency to ensure continuity of service for users with severe and/or complex needs. The contract, valued at £761,488.08 GBP, was signed on February 23, 2024. Suppliers such as JOHN BENNETT T/A BENNETTS OF KILWINNING, B.J.Minibuses, and others were awarded the contract.

This opportunity to provide statutory transport services presents potential for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises in the transport service industry. Businesses capable of meeting the specific needs of service users with complex requirements and providing long-term service continuity are well-suited to compete. The tender process attracted a total of 7 bids, demonstrating strong interest and competition in the procurement process. Suppliers from within and outside the EU participated, with all bids submitted electronically.

## Notice

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

### Procurement Information

Service users have severe and/or complex needs and require long term service provider continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499681 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £761,488 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | B.J.MINIBUSES; BK MINIBUSES; CONCORD CONTRACT HIRE; CUMBRAE CABS; JOES TAXIS; JOHN BENNETT T/A BENNETTS OF KILWINNING; THISTLE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499681
  Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston - Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759332
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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