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Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

Angus Council

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:08

Tender

25 Jan 2023 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is overseeing the procurement process for local bus services set to commence in May 2023 across the region of Angus. This tender, titled "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023," falls under the services category and pertains to public road transport services. Detailed procurement requirements specify several routes connecting key towns such as Arbroath, Friockheim, Forfar, and Brechin. The process follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions being accepted. The tender had several active and cancelled lots awarded on 22 May 2023. The procurement status now stands complete with key contracts signed, involving suppliers like Stagecoach East Scotland and Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with capacity to manage multiple routes. SMEs, such as JP Mini Coaches Ltd, successfully secured contracts, highlighting the potential for smaller businesses to thrive given the right qualifications, like possessing a PSV Operators Licence. The focus on environmental management alongside fair working practices and passenger benefit maximisation suggests that companies with strong ethical operations approaches are well-suited for bidding. With a contract value of up to £2 million, this tender offers significant business growth potential in the regional transport sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

Lot Information

A688 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A689 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A692 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A691 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A690 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A693 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A695 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A696 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A697 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A698 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A699 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A700 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A701 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A702 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A703 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A704 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A705 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A707 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A708 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A706 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A709 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A710 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A711 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A712 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-039a71
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024466-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
CPV Codes: 60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £1,778,546 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline: 3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 22 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period: 29 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence: November 2023

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: Angus Council
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Buyer Location

Locality: FORFAR
Postcode: DD8 1AN
Postcode Area: Dundee
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location: TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority: Angus
Electoral Ward: Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

3

Supplier Names

JP Mini Coaches Ltd

Stagecoach East Scotland

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

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