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14 Feb 2025 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021." This tender covers the public road transport services industry category and focuses on providing bus services between Arbroath and Montrose, specifically the A651 route. The location for the delivery of these services is Angus, Scotland. The procurement stage was in the award phase as of February 2025, with the awarded contract valued at approximately GBP 209,799.72. The open procedure procurement method was employed, allowing for electronic auctioning, and Stagecoach East Scotland has been designated as the contract supplier.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing robust and reliable local bus services. Companies that specialise in public road transport and possess a proven track record in offering high passenger benefit, environmental management, and fair working practices are well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find sub-contract opportunities within the awarded contract, thus fostering collaboration with larger entities like Stagecoach East Scotland. Such engagements could significantly aid growth by expanding service portfolios and increasing market presence within the local transportation industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

A651 Arbroath - Montrose (Daily)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays Additional information: The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e260
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005255-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,799 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AX
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

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