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Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a local bus and school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public transport bus service, school transport and transport services for children with social and welfare needs. A framework of suppliers for the provision of public and school pupils passenger transport services is now being set up and will continue to be managed by Orkney Islands Council. The framework agreement will have an Agreement Period of four (4) years. It is anticipated that the establishment of the framework will be completed by early July 2019 and contracts awarded under the framework will be for a period of five years with a start date of 1 April 2020.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur AB Spence | - | ~£1,700,249 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
| A Tulloch, T/A F&A Tulloch | - | ~£2,865,031 estimated from lot values | 2 lots East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) · North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray) | - |
| Craigies Taxis Ltd | SC400813 | ~£6,330,708 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service · West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) · East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) · Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay | - |
| Hilton Farm | - | ~£801,667 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay | - |
| Island of Hoy Development Trust | - | ~£599,680 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Public Bus Services - Orkney Islands | - |
| James D Peace & Co | - | ~£1,750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot School Bus Services for Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA) | - |
| J & V Coaches | - | ~£5,800,473 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service · Stromness Academy - School Bus Service · West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
| Messrs A & F Clark | - | ~£801,667 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay | - |
| Messrs R & P Ballantyne | - | ~£1,700,249 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
| M&J Harcus | - | ~£1,555,699 estimated from lot values | 2 lots North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray) · Public Bus Services - Orkney Islands | - |
| Mr Victor Kerridge | - | ~£599,680 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Public Bus Services - Orkney Islands | - |
| M Thomson | - | ~£801,667 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay | - |
| Orkney Community Transport Organisation | - | ~£7,279,041 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service · West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) · East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) · School Bus Services for Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA) | - |
| Papay Community Cooperative Ltd | SP1996RS | ~£956,019 estimated from lot values | 1 lot North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray) | - |
| RAFT Services | - | ~£801,667 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay | - |
| Stagecoach Bluebird | - | ~£11,566,302 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service · Stromness Academy - School Bus Service · West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) · East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) · Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay · Public Bus Services - Mainland Orkney | - |
| Stewart A Spence | - | ~£1,700,249 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
| Tony Taylor & Derry Sinclair | - | ~£1,700,249 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
| W C E Kirkness & C W Kirkness | - | ~£1,700,249 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
| W M Hay | - | ~£1,700,249 estimated from lot values | 1 lot West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) | - |
This procurement was divided into 9 lots, each awarded separately. 46 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £1,919,780 | 5 | Stagecoach Bluebird Orkney Community Transport Organisation Craigies Taxis Ltd J & V Coaches | complete |
| Lot 2 Stromness Academy - School Bus Service 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £2,180,444 £2,180,445 initial term | 4 | Stagecoach Bluebird J & V Coaches | complete |
| Lot 3 West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £1,700,249 | 11 | Stewart A Spence Messrs R & P Ballantyne W M Hay Stagecoach Bluebird Tony Taylor & Derry Sinclair W C E Kirkness & C W Kirkness Orkney Community Transport Organisation Craigies Taxis Ltd J & V Coaches Arthur AB Spence | complete |
| Lot 4 East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £1,909,012 £1,909,011 initial term | 5 | Stagecoach Bluebird Orkney Community Transport Organisation Craigies Taxis Ltd A Tulloch, T/A F&A Tulloch | complete |
| Lot 5 North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £956,019 £956,018 initial term | 5 | M&J Harcus A Tulloch, T/A F&A Tulloch Papay Community Cooperative Ltd | complete |
| Lot 6 Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £801,667 | 7 | RAFT Services Stagecoach Bluebird M Thomson Craigies Taxis Ltd Hilton Farm Messrs A & F Clark | complete |
| Lot 7 School Bus Services for Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £1,750,000 | 3 | James D Peace & Co Orkney Community Transport Organisation | complete |
| Lot 8 Public Bus Services - Mainland Orkney 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £3,055,150 £2,575,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Stagecoach Bluebird | complete |
| Lot 9 Public Bus Services - Orkney Islands 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £599,680 | 5 | M&J Harcus Island of Hoy Development Trust Mr Victor Kerridge | complete |
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