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Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025

Angus Council

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:06

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has awarded contracts for the supply of local bus services set to commence in May 2025. This tender encompasses the provision of public road transport services within the region of Angus, Scotland, with specific routes linking key locations such as Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital, Edzell, Dundee city centre, and Monifieth. The procurement process followed an open procedure with electronic submissions required, and contracts were awarded based on criteria prioritising price and quality, including environmental management and maximisation of passenger benefits. The tender status moved from active to contract award as of February 2026, highlighting key contract activities such as the signing of contracts on 15 May 2025.

This public procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation industry, particularly local bus service operators capable of meeting regional demands. The selected supplier, Stagecoach East Scotland, exemplifies the potential for established operators to expand their service portfolio within the region. The contract allows for annual extensions of up to two years, providing long-term growth prospects for successful bidders. Businesses with expertise in public transport and adherence to fair working practices, environmental management, and passenger service optimisation stand well-placed to compete in future tenders and benefit from the continued investment in regional transport services by Angus Council. This opens avenues for large enterprises, as well as smaller operators that meet the licensing and insurance requirements stipulated by the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025

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

25001 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003

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

25002 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003

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

25003 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded 25001 - 25003

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

25004 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

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

25005 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

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

25006 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017148-2026
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,406,028 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
April 2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
1
Supplier Name

Stagecoach East Scotland

Further Information

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