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Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

Angus Council

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:49

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15 May 2025 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is seeking tenders for the supply of local bus services, with operations set to commence in September 2025. This procurement process is active and follows an open procedure under EU legal frameworks. The industry category is public road transport services, and it covers the Angus region, code UKM71. The procurement is in the tender stage currently, with tenders to be submitted by 16th June 2025, by 12:00 PM. The process involves multiple lots, with opportunities available across a range of routes intended to enhance local connectivity and support essential services. The identified lots include services such as the Forfar Town Service and Forfar to Noranside links, with a contract period extending to August 2028, subject to annual renewals for up to two additional years.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and transportation businesses familiar with regional service needs. With an emphasis on environmental management, passenger benefit, and fair working practices, businesses with strong quality credentials and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to compete. The tender allows for a high number of lots per supplier, broadening the potential competitive landscape. Additionally, businesses should meet technical suitability and economic criteria, including possessing a Public Service Vehicle Operator's Licence and appropriate insurance coverage, enhancing their capability to deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions that align with Angus Council's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 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

25007 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25008 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25009 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25010 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25011 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

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

25012 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

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

25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

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

25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

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

25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin

Demand responsive service to operate from the A90 westward and to/from Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir. Additional information: 25015 may be awarded in lieu of either 25011 OR 25012 AND 25013 OR 25014

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-0514e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044750-2025
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£381,579 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
January 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
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
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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
1
Supplier Name

Shorts Travel Ltd

Further Information

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