Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M)

Concepts

• transport services
• lochgilphead
• local transport
• a)to transport children
• mull
• school
• safe and secure school
• a transport operator
• the school transport service
• transport

Location

Argyll & Bute

Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull.

Total Quantity or Scope

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the isle of Mull. Aim of Service: The main elements of the School Transport Service are: (a)To transport children to and from school safely and timeously; (b)To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; (c)To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.

Renewal Options

Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As per tender document NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=769269. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As per tender document (SC Ref:769269)