--- title: "Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses) Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses)" contract, involving the provision of bus services to Mary Russell School in Paisley. The contract includes five separate routes for students for the academic year 2024/25. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to all interested parties, with a rapid 17-day tender return period to accommodate urgent timelines. The procurement process has transitioned to the award stage, with Abacus Travel being awarded the contract for route A24/ASN013 (PA4), following a competitive bidding process. The contract was signed on 1 August 2024, with services commencing in August 2024 and running until June 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transportation services. SMEs, like Abacus Travel, have demonstrated competitive advantage due to their flexibility and niche expertise in handling specific transport needs. The contract's focus on specialized transport services, including requirements for vehicle safety and driver qualifications, implies that businesses with strong compliance records, robust operational capabilities, and a focus on customer service will be well-positioned to compete. The commitment to long-term services spanning nearly an entire academic year offers businesses sustained revenue and the potential for further contracts upon successful delivery. ## Notice The Council considers each Route included in this Tender to be a separate Contract. This Tender seeks to establish FIVE SEPARATE Routes/Contracts to provide bus services (with driver and escort) to the Council for children travelling to and from Mary Russell School, Hawkhead Road, Paisley for the Academic Year 2024/25. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This will be tendered through an Open Procedure, meaning that all interested and suitable parties can access the Tender and consider if they wish to apply. PLEASE NOTE - the timescales from tender publication to tender return will be 17 days to ensure time to complete and notify children and families of the outcome in sufficient time.. This tender seeks to award 5 separate contracts, based on the Routes noted below A24/ASN006 - PA5 (Spateston/Corseford) A24/ASN007 - PA5 (Elderslie/Johnstone Castle) A24/ASN009 - PA7 (Bishopton), PA8 (Erskine - Millfield/ Parkway) A24/ASN012 - PA4 (Renfrew: Moorpark/Craigielea/High St/Ferry Village) A24/ASN013 - PA4 (Inchinnan/Renfrew - Kirklandneuk/ Paisley Rd) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514305 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2024 - 27 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £32,300 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ABACUS TRAVEL | ## 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 - 16 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514305 - 10 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507127 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507127 Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses) - The Council considers each Route included in this Tender to be a separate Contract. This Tender seeks to establish FIVE SEPARATE Routes/Contracts to provide bus services (with driver and escort) to the Council for children travelling to and from Mary Russell School, Hawkhead Road, Paisley for the Academic Year 2024/25. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514305 Additional Support Needs Transport - Mary Russell (A24 Buses) - The Council considers each Route included in this Tender to be a separate Contract. This Tender seeks to establish FIVE SEPARATE Routes/Contracts to provide bus services (with driver and escort) to the Council for children travelling to and from Mary Russell School, Hawkhead Road, Paisley for the Academic Year 2024/25. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768736.json.