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title: "Provision of Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761323"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE"
published: "2024-08-01"
---

# Provision of Transport Services

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761323

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## Summary

New College Lanarkshire has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Transport Services" under an open procedure. The process began with the announcement of the tender on 21 March 2024, followed by the end of the tender period on 22 April 2024. Located in Motherwell, UK (region code UKM84), this procurement falls under the services category with the main focus on daily transport services for students. The contract, valued at £2,900,000.00 GBP, was officially awarded to Blue Bus Ltd on 10 July 2024 and is currently active.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the transport services sector, particularly those with experience in providing daily transit solutions. SMEs like Blue Bus Ltd, which won the contract, are well-suited to compete due to the scale and specific requirements of the tender. Companies engaging in similar services and holding necessary public service licences and memberships, such as the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership, could see significant business growth by participating in such tenders. The focus on electronic submission and ordering also makes this opportunity attractive for tech-savvy companies.

## Notice

Transport Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Daily transport service required to take students to and from college.

Renewal: 2 year initial- contract term with 2 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511166 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 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 | £2,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 2TX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511166
- 21 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501476
  Provision of Transport Services - Transport Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511166
  Provision of Transport Services - Transport Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761323
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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