- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. X10 Route - Balfron – Stirling
- Lot 2. X10 and C11 Routes; X10 - Glasgow - Balfron – Stirling Service; C11 - Stirling – Cambusbarron
- Lot 3. X10A + C11 DAY Bus Service; X10A - Aberfoyle – Stirling; C11 - Stirling - Cambusbarron
- Lot 6. C60 Bus Service - Killin – Callander
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stirling Council
Communities and Performance, Old Viewforth
Stirling
FK8 2ET
Contact
Jacqueline Leishman
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Replacement Bus Services
Reference number
SC2122-0210
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Stirling Council are seeking tenderers for a contracted local bus service within the area of Stirling and it's boundaries. The tender will be divided into 6 lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish, however, suppliers MUST submit a price for Lot 3 if they wish to submit a price for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5.
Submissions for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5 will not be considered without a submitted bid for Lot 3.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £678,600
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
X10 Route - Balfron – Stirling
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Stirling and within it's boundaries
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is concerned with the purchase of services for the replacement bus services provided by Stirling Council. Each of these services will be tendered as individual lots - LOT 1 - X10, LOT 2 – X10 and C11, LOT 3 – X10A and C11 DAY, LOT 4 – X10A, LOT 5 – C11, LOT 6 – C60 to give the opportunity for local suppliers to bid for services they are interested in depending on where their depots are based.
Please note, suppliers MUST submit a price for Lot 3 if they wish to submit a price for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5.
Submissions for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5 will not be considered without a submitted bid for Lot 3.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Overall Quality Weighting (Refer to breakdown of Criteria at additional Information / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality
MS1(a)Safe Service 10%
MS2(b) - Safe Service 5%
MS2 Vehicle Breakdown 5%
MS3(a)Driver Resources 5%
MS3(b)Driver Resources 5%
MS4 Punctuality 15%
MS5 Vehicle Quality 15%
MS6(a)Complaints 5%
MS6(b)Complaints 5%
MS7 Environmental Impact 10%
MS8 Community Benefits 5%
MS9(a)Sustainability 4%
MS9(b)Sustainability 3%
MS9(c)Sustainability 3%
MS10 Fair working practices 5%
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
X10 and C11 Routes; X10 - Glasgow - Balfron – Stirling Service; C11 - Stirling – Cambusbarron
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Stirling area and boundaries of Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is concerned with the purchase of services for the replacement bus services provided by Stirling Council. Each of these services will be tendered as individual lots - LOT 1 - X10, LOT 2 – X10 and C11, LOT 3 – X10A and C11 DAY, LOT 4 – X10A, LOT 5 – C11, LOT 6 – C60 to give the opportunity for local suppliers to bid for services they are interested in depending on where their depots are based.
Please note, suppliers MUST submit a price for Lot 3 if they wish to submit a price for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5.
Submissions for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5 will not be considered without a submitted bid for Lot 3.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality refer to breakdown of criteria at additional information / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality
MS1(a)Safe Service 10%
MS2(b) - Safe Service 5%
MS2 Vehicle Breakdown 5%
MS3(a)Driver Resources 5%
MS3(b)Driver Resources 5%
MS4 Punctuality 15%
MS5 Vehicle Quality 15%
MS6(a)Complaints 5%
MS6(b)Complaints 5%
MS7 Environmental Impact 10%
MS8 Community Benefits 5%
MS9(a)Sustainability 4%
MS9(b)Sustainability 3%
MS9(c)Sustainability 3%
MS10 Fair working practices 5%
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
X10A + C11 DAY Bus Service; X10A - Aberfoyle – Stirling; C11 - Stirling - Cambusbarron
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Stirling area and the boundaries of Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is concerned with the purchase of services for the replacement bus services provided by Stirling Council. Each of these services will be tendered as individual lots - LOT 1 - X10, LOT 2 – X10 and C11, LOT 3 – X10A and C11 DAY, LOT 4 – X10A, LOT 5 – C11, LOT 6 – C60 to give the opportunity for local suppliers to bid for services they are interested in depending on where their depots are based.
Please note, suppliers MUST submit a price for Lot 3 if they wish to submit a price for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5.
Submissions for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5 will not be considered without a submitted bid for Lot 3.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality refer to breakdown of criteria at additional information / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality
MS1(a)Safe Service 10%
MS2(b) - Safe Service 5%
MS2 Vehicle Breakdown 5%
MS3(a)Driver Resources 5%
MS3(b)Driver Resources 5%
MS4 Punctuality 15%
MS5 Vehicle Quality 15%
MS6(a)Complaints 5%
MS6(b)Complaints 5%
MS7 Environmental Impact 10%
MS8 Community Benefits 5%
MS9(a)Sustainability 4%
MS9(b)Sustainability 3%
MS9(c)Sustainability 3%
MS10 Fair working practices 5%
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
C60 Bus Service - Killin – Callander
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Stirling Area and it's Boundaries
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is concerned with the purchase of services for the replacement bus services provided by Stirling Council. Each of these services will be tendered as individual lots - LOT 1 - X10, LOT 2 – X10 and C11, LOT 3 – X10A and C11 DAY, LOT 4 – X10A, LOT 5 – C11, LOT 6 – C60 to give the opportunity for local suppliers to bid for services they are interested in depending on where their depots are based.
Please note, suppliers MUST submit a price for Lot 3 if they wish to submit a price for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5.
Submissions for Lot 4 and/or Lot 5 will not be considered without a submitted bid for Lot 3.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality refer to breakdown of criteria at additional information / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Quality
MS1(a)Safe Service 10%
MS2(b) - Safe Service 5%
MS2 Vehicle Breakdown 5%
MS3(a)Driver Resources 5%
MS3(b)Driver Resources 5%
MS4 Punctuality 15%
MS5 Vehicle Quality 15%
MS6(a)Complaints 5%
MS6(b)Complaints 5%
MS7 Environmental Impact 10%
MS8 Community Benefits 5%
MS9(a)Sustainability 4%
MS9(b)Sustainability 3%
MS9(c)Sustainability 3%
MS10 Fair working practices 5%
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-012674
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
X10A + C11 DAY Bus Service; X10A - Aberfoyle – Stirling; C11 - Stirling - Cambusbarron
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Midland Bluebird
300 Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 3NJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £222,560
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
C60 Bus Service - Killin – Callander
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kingshouse Travel Ltd
Kingshouse, Balquhidder
Lochearnhead
FK19 8NY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £169,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
X10 Route - Balfron – Stirling
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Midland Bluebird
300 Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 3NJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £49,920
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
X10 and C11 Routes; X10 - Glasgow - Balfron – Stirling Service; C11 - Stirling – Cambusbarron
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Midland Bluebird
300 Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 3NJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £237,120
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21115. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Refer to tender documents
(SC Ref:706480)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Stirling
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Stirling Council
Old Viewforth
Stirling
FK8 2ET
Country
United Kingdom