This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 08:41

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is facilitated by Angus Council for the provision of school transport services. The tender, entitled "Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025," falls under the industry category of goods specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The procurement process is in its award stage, with a completion status confirmed as of 27 March 2026. Suppliers were urged to prepare electronic submissions ahead of the closing date to avoid issues, and the tender procedure followed an open method, allowing bids until 22 May 2025. The transport contracts cover various routes in the Angus region with a focus on public road transport services and are generally handled on a three-year rolling basis.

This contract opens substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in transport services, presenting chances to offer either comprehensive or targeted transport solutions by bidding for multiple routes as desired. Successful bidders such as Scotblue Ltd and Smith and Sons Coaches demonstrate the suitability of regional transport companies for this tender, aligning with criteria like maximisation of passenger benefit and environmental management. The multi-year contract terms, with potential extensions, provide business stability and growth prospects within the regional authority’s transport infrastructure plan, particularly favourable for operators holding relevant licences and meeting insurance requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish

Lot Information

A/12 Mains of Fowlis R/E to Liff Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

A/44 Bonnyton Road at Myrelands R/E to Auchterhouse Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/4 Muirside House R/E to Rosemount Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/5 A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/5a A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School.

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/11 A/90 Balnabreich R/E to Maisondieu Primary School.

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/14 Old Montrose Farm R/E to Ferryden Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/15 East Pittendriech Cottages R/E to Maisondieu Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary Schools

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/22 Ballochy Farm R/E to Montrose Academy

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

B/23 A934/Fullerton House R/E to Montrose Academy

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

K/21 Websters High School (Fridays) to A926/Milton of Ruthven

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

F/7 Bonnyton R/E to Forfar Academy

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASD/1 Roods Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASD/7 Kingspark School to Prosen Road Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASP/15 Strathmore Gardens, Newtyle to Webster's High School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose Academy

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASP/31 Rossie School to Southesk Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

ASP/32 Dubton Station Cottage to Lochside Primary School

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028252-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,973,795 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
School conveyance contracts generally tendered on 3 year rolling basis

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
9
Supplier Names

64 TRANSFER LTD

Fairway Travel (Scotland) Limited

Kashif Riaz t/a RK Taxis Forfar

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Scotblue Ltd

Shorts Travel Ltd

Smith and Sons Coaches

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

k m taxis

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