---
title: "Hire/Provision of a 17 Seater Minibus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759788"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UHI PERTH"
published: "2024-03-04"
---

# Hire/Provision of a 17 Seater Minibus

Buyer: UHI PERTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759788

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## Summary

The UHI Perth, a central purchasing body in the education sector based in Perth, UK, is planning to procure the hire/provision of a 17 seater minibus. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and currently in the planning stage, aims to provide a long-term hire service for the specified vehicle. The planned procurement, with a future notice date of 5th March 2024, presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, particularly those involved in vehicle leasing and maintenance services, to participate in this competitive process.

The tender opportunity from UHI Perth involves a detailed lot description outlining the specific requirements for the 17 seater minibus lease. Key dates for this procurement include the publication date of 4th March 2024 for the main procurement category of goods. Businesses with expertise in providing fully serviced and maintained leases, with a focus on mileage allowances, vehicle maintenance, and potential branding opportunities, would be well-suited to engage with UHI Perth for this anticipated contract. The procurement method falls under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), offering eligible businesses a chance to contribute to UHI Perth's transportation needs through a competitive and transparent process.

## Notice

The provision/long term hire of a 17 seater minibus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Perth are looking to hire a 17 seater minibus (on a long term basis). 17 seater (16 + driver) minibus, with towbar and roof box and bars. - Fully serviced and maintained lease with all season tyres. - Mileage allowance - 6,000-8,000 - Driving license category - D1 (standard 17 seat minibus) - Lease Start - ASAP - Please also advise, if we were to lease this vehicle from you, how would servicing and maintenance work? Would we be able to use a local garage for this? Initial contract term would be for a 12 month period with x2 optional 12 month contract extensions. Please note we would only require to use the vehicle 10 months of the year (Aug - end June). There is also the possibility we might look to have some sort of branding on the vehicle (ie a college logo/department wording etc) and an example image of this is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499953 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI PERTH |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 2NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City North |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499953

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499953&idx=1
  4th March 2024 - UHI Perth Branding
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499953
  Hire/Provision of a 17 Seater Minibus - The provision/long term hire of a 17 seater minibus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759788
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=759788

## Provenance

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