--- title: "Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-15" --- # Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178.json) ## Summary Stirling Council has awarded a contract for the Park and Ride Bus Services in Stirling City, specifically for the Castleview and Springkerse routes, to Hunters Executive Coaches Ltd. This contract is structured as an open procurement process within the services category, under the main CPV code 60172000, indicating public transport services. Initially posted for tender in May 2025, with a submission deadline of 9th June 2025, the award decision was made on 8th July 2025. The contract's location is specified within the UKM77 region, which includes Stirling. Stirling Council undertook the procurement as part of its general public services duties, marking the process as complete with the contract active following the award stage. The award presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those experienced in operating Park and Ride systems. With a contract value of £896,100 and a term allowing for up to 24 months, including extensions, it offers substantial revenue potential for the awarded supplier. This is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Hunters Executive Coaches Ltd., which successfully acquired the contract via a competitive open procedure. Business growth can be realised through efficient service delivery and meeting the quality and price criteria, which were set at 30% and 70%, respectively. For future bids, companies with relevant service contracts, adequate insurance coverage, and a Public Service Vehicle Operator Licence are well-positioned to compete. ## Notice Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers with the purchase of services for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.(Routes P1 & P2) Both routes (P1 and P2) will be awarded to a single operator and bids submitted as part of the Pricing Schedule should reflect this - submitted prices should include operation of both P1 and P2 routes.. The contract is for an initial 12 month period with 2 x 6 month possible extensions, at the sole discretion of the Council. 24 months in total. Refer to II.2.5) Award criteria - Full details of the Technical award Criteria is within the ITT documents. Renewal: 2 x 6 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534725 | | 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 | 15 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This is dependant if 6 month extension periods are accepted, therefore tender process may take place either 2026 or 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £896,100 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2ET | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling West | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 15 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534725 - 9 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530002 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=6 23rd May 2025 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - Please Complete - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=8 23rd May 2025 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - Please Complete - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=1 9th May 2025 - ITT document - Please Read - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=2 9th May 2025 - Appendix A - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=3 9th May 2025 - Appendix B - Agreement Forms - Please read and complete - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=4 9th May 2025 - Appendix C- Non-Involvement of Serious Organised Crime - Please Complete - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=5 9th May 2025 - Appendix D - Specification - Please Read - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530002&idx=7 9th May 2025 - Appendix F - Method Statements - Please Complete - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530002 Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City - Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534725 Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City - Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.stirling.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798178 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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