---
title: "DPS Adhoc Bus and Coach Hire (October - December 2023)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764662"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-24"
---

# DPS Adhoc Bus and Coach Hire (October - December 2023)

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764662

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## Summary

The Fife Council has awarded a contract for the provision of adhoc bus and coach hire services from October to December 2023. The procurement method used was a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, including A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD, Bay Travel Coaches Ltd, and others. The contract is currently active, with a total value of £69,175.99 and was signed on December 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for bus and coach hire companies looking to expand their business in the Fife region. Businesses offering large-scale transportation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With multiple suppliers already involved, new entrants can consider similar services to participate in future procurement opportunities from the Fife Council. The contract duration and specific requirements highlight the demand for reliable and efficient bus and coach services in the region.

## Notice

Adhoc hire of bus and coach through the intend system October - December 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Adhoc hire of bus and coach through the intend system October - Decmeber 2023

### Procurement Information

Award through our intend system as part of DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503746 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 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 | £69,175 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES; BAY TRAVEL COACHES; BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; CAPERCAILLIE TRAVEL; CLAN MCLEOD COACHES; EAZY COACH HIRE; FESTIVAL TRAVEL (SCOTLAND; HAMISH GORDON; KINGDOM TRANSPORT COACHES; LIVING HIGH TRAVEL; MTG ENTERPRISES LTD T/A MERLIN TRAVEL; SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE; SMART TRAVEL; ST ANDREWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503746

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503746
  DPS Adhoc Bus and Coach Hire (October - December 2023) - Adhoc hire of bus and coach through the intend system October - December 2023

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764662

## Provenance

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