Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
UK
Telephone: +44 01436658844
E-mail: daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM63
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay. This notice serves as an early announcement to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 447 247.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
Argyll & Bute
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll & Bute Council intends to initiate a procurement process to appoint a transport operator to provide safe and secure school transport on the island of Islay. This notice is an early announcement to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity.
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.
Contract Duration:
The contract duration will be for a period of 5 years from February 2024 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.
Procurement Procedure:
We intend to conduct a competitive open procurement procedure via PCS with all additional documents, e.g. Route Specifications, made available in the subsequent invitation to tender.
Participation:
Interested parties are invited to express their interest in participating in the forth-coming tender process.
This PIN is not a formal invitation to tender but serves as an early announcement for the market and to gauge the market interest in the upcoming procedure.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/12/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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=750498.
(SC Ref:750498)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/11/2023