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Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of school and local transport services on the Isle of Bute. This contract falls under the "services" industry category, specifically dealing with transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage. The contract was successfully awarded to J & J Zan-Kreyser Taxis Ltd on 19th September 2025. This long-term contract, anticipated to be renewed every 5 to 7 years, outlines the requirement for safe and secure school transport services on the island.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport industry, particularly those capable of delivering quality and cost-effective services. Enterprises with expertise in secure school and local transport services will find this an attractive opportunity, considering the extended contract period and the potential for renewal. For businesses, particularly those within the UK region of UKM63 or nearby, this tender offers the prospect of contributing to local community services while expanding their operational reach and securing a reliable revenue stream.

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Notice Title

Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058163-2025
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
Large

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
£75,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 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
Not specified

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

J & J ZAN-KREYSER TAXIS

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