Appendix 2 – Community Minibus Information and Criteria
Perth and Kinross Council · 18 September 2024
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APPENDIX 2 PKC have recognised that there are a number of community groups who could be interested in receiving and operating an ex-PKC minibus. There are 14 minibuses that are expected to reach the end of their operational life within Council service in 2024/25. We recognise that although these minibuses will no longer be used by PKC, community groups may be able to use these vehicles to enhance their service provision and provide community benefit. Community groups are invited to view the minibuses and can do so my contacting cld@pkc.gov.uk. Minibuses will all come with a 6 – 12 month MOT certificate and an inspection report on condition of the vehicle will be made available to any interested community groups. Otherwise, vehicles are ‘transferred as seen’. Test drives will be available for successful groups. All future repairs, maintenance, servicing and MOT etc would be required to be arranged by the transferee. PKC maintain no liability for the vehicle once ownership is transferred. A verbal service history update will be provided along with a service history print out if required. There is no application deadline. Applications are welcome at any time and will be considered when a vehicle is available. When a vehicle becomes available, a deadline for applications for that vehicle may be introduced. Application Criteria 1. Applications should be made on behalf of a constituted community group that is based in Perth and Kinross. Groups can be constituted but unincorporated, or have one of the following legal structures: • Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation • Community Investment Company • Community Benefit Society • Company Limited by Guarantee 2. Applications will not be accepted from: • Private/for profit businesses • Individuals 3. Groups must demonstrate what benefit having a minibus would provide to their community. Where possible this should link to PKC’s vision and priorities.
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4. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a plan in place to manage ongoing costs of the vehicle, this may include applying for external funding or use of existing funds / income. 5. Groups should provide information on whether they have trained drivers, or how they will train drivers. MIDAS training will be required for all drivers and is available locally. 6. Groups will be asked to provide feedback after 3 months then 6 months from date of transfer on the use of the vehicle, any issues experienced and the benefits it has provided to the community.