Award

SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:05

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the "School and Local Transport Services - Jura," focusing on providing secure transport services on the Isle of Jura. The procurement, categorized under transport services (excluding waste transport), was conducted via an open procedure. The tendering process commenced with a call for submissions that closed on 26th May 2025, and the successful bid was awarded on 9th July 2025 to Garelochhead Coaches. The procurement aimed to establish a contract lasting between five to seven years, engaging local and secure school transport services. This process was underpinned by the legal foundation of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly local operators with experience in school transport routes. SMEs, like Garelochhead Coaches, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the kind of enterprises that can thrive under such contracts, by leveraging their local expertise and competitive pricing to secure significant regional contracts. The contract includes provisions for subcontracting, with a fixed 6% component dedicated to taxi services, representing an additional opportunity for businesses providing complementary services. The open procurement method underscores the accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises to participate and benefit from public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura. See attached tender documents for full details.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039017-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£907,589 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 or 7 years from award.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annabel Travers
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604337

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARELOCHHEAD COACHES

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