Award

Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:56

Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of School Transport Services in Mid Argyll was conducted by Argyll and Bute Council. This contract falls under the services category for transport services, excluding waste transport, with a focus on ensuring safety and security in school and local transport. The contract was awarded on 15th September 2025 to Craig of Campbeltown Ltd, operating as West Coast Motors. The location specified for the service delivery is Mid Argyll, identified by the NUTS code UKM63, under an open procurement method. The contract has a total lot value of £551,911.74, reflecting the council's commitment to reliable transport services in the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of transport services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive school transport solutions. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale transport operations and those that can demonstrate a strong record of quality and price efficiency are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on electronic submission and openness to non-EU bids highlights a streamlined approach conducive to international competition. Businesses that can meet these procurement requirements could leverage this contract to expand their market presence in local government projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

1507P

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

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

1501L

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

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

1509N

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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

1510L

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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

1559G

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056508-2025
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
£3,758,267 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
TLM Scotland, 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

CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN

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