King's Buildings Shuttle Bus Service

Location

Shuttle between Bristo Square and King's Buildings Campus

Description

The University of Edinburgh is exploring options for the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings Campus.

Total Quantity or Scope

The University of Edinburgh is exploring options for the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between the Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings Campus. The current service operates two double-decker buses running continuously across the day throughout the entire academic year, from early September to late May. During this time, the number of trips remains the same, however usage of the service reduces in April, May and December as student numbers reduce due to Christmas holidays and completion of studies.

Renewal Options

The total potential length for this contract is four years. This will be broken into four 12 month periods (1+1+1+1), to be activated at the University's discretion.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60112000 - Public road transport services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31570. 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-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders are encouraged to provide information on community benefits that will be delivered to Edinburgh and the South East Scotland region as a result of winning this contract. If bidders offer community benefits, they will be required to complete the attachment ‘Schedule 9 - Community Benefits Menu’. Bidders are encouraged to take into account the total length of the contract and the contract value when submitting their suite of community benefits. For each community benefit proposed, bidders will be asked to provide the following details; - Outline the specific benefits and explain why they have been chosen; - Indicate how often each benefit will be delivered (e.g quarterly, annually or one time per contract); - Describe how the benefits will be measured and reported to ensure successful implementation; and - Provide a timeline for achieving the benefit, including key milestones. (SC Ref:830745)