--- title: "Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is in the Tender stage for the provision of non-core subsidised bus services within the Scottish Borders area under the title "Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes". This procurement falls under the services industry category and the location specified is UKM91. The tender process is open, with key dates including a submission deadline of 10 January 2025 and the contracts anticipated to commence on 12 May 2025. This project has a value estimation of GBP 1,400,000 and covers several routes including Galashiels to Melrose Gait, Peebles Town Service, Peebles Taxi Bus, Peebles to Biggar, Peebles to West Linton, and a combined service route. The contracting period for each lot is set from 2025 to 2030, with possible extensions taking the duration up to eight years. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those specialising in small and medium-sized bus operations. The council seeks providers capable of delivering high-quality, reliable, and safe transport services, which can help businesses enhance their service portfolios and expand into new markets in the Scottish Borders area. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would include companies with a proven track record in operating subsidised bus routes, possessing suitable licences such as the Public Service Vehicle Operator Licence, and maintaining high standards of insurance coverage. Additionally, there is an emphasis on community benefits and environmental responsibility, providing a platform for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to these areas alongside their operational capabilities. ## Notice Provision of subsidised bus services for various routes within the Scottish Borders area ### Lot Information T075a - Galashiels to Melrose Gait Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Galashiels and Melrose Gait. Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years. T090a - Peebles Town Service Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service within Peebles. Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years. Peebles Taxi Bus Provision of an 8 seat demand responsive taxibus service in the Peebles area. Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years. T091a - Peebles to Biggar Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Peebles and Biggar. Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years. T093a - Peebles to West Linton Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus services between Peebles and West Linton. Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years. T091a/T093a - Combined Service Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service incorporating services T091a and T093a Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extension, taking the contract to a maximum duration of 8 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523545 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Final year of the contract | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523545 - 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517560 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=31 18th December 2024 - Lot 4 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=35 18th December 2024 - Lot 4 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=10 3rd December 2024 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=34 3rd December 2024 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=8 3rd December 2024 - Lot 6 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=33 3rd December 2024 - Lot 6 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=7 3rd December 2024 - Lot 5 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=32 3rd December 2024 - Lot 5 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=6 3rd December 2024 - Lot 4 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=5 3rd December 2024 - Lot 3 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=30 3rd December 2024 - Lot 3 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=4 3rd December 2024 - Lot 2 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=29 3rd December 2024 - Lot 2 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=3 3rd December 2024 - Lot 1 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=28 3rd December 2024 - Lot 1 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=27 3rd December 2024 - Guide on how to provide bus ticket data in required format - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=26 3rd December 2024 - Template document showing how bus ticket data is to be submitted to the Council under the contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=14 4th November 2024 - Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=15 4th November 2024 - Lot 1 CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=16 4th November 2024 - Lot 2 CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=17 4th November 2024 - Lot 3 CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=18 4th November 2024 - Lot 4 CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=19 4th November 2024 - Lot 5 CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=20 4th November 2024 - Lot 6 CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=21 4th November 2024 - FOI Exemption Request - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=22 4th November 2024 - Service 54 Data - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=23 4th November 2024 - Service 74 Data - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=24 4th November 2024 - Service 91 Data - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=25 4th November 2024 - Service 93 Data - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=1 4th November 2024 - Tender Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=2 4th November 2024 - Quality Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=9 4th November 2024 - Climate Change Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=11 4th November 2024 - Performance Management Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=12 4th November 2024 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517560&idx=13 4th November 2024 - Forms and Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517560 Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes - Provision of subsidised bus services for various routes within the Scottish Borders area - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523545 Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes - Provision of subsidised bus services for various routes within the Scottish Borders area ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775752 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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