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Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Angus Council

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:18

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of school transport services, scheduled to commence in January 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on buses and coaches, with services being delivered within the Angus region. The process followed an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, resulting in the tender reaching the award stage as of 23rd December 2025. Key dates included the tender period end on 24th October 2025 and the subsequent award period beginning on 27th October 2025, with multiple contracts being signed on 12th November 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in road transport services. With contracts valued collectively at approximately £5 million, the procurement allows operators to bid on various routes, potentially fostering business growth through public sector engagements. Companies with capabilities in public road transport services, possessing necessary licences, and meeting insurance requirements will find this tender especially pertinent. Utilising criteria focusing on passenger benefit, environmental management, and fair work practices there is an emphasis on quality alongside competitive pricing, providing an advantageous platform for growth and stability in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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/3 A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/16 A90/Windymill Farm R/E to Murroes PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/34a Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/35a Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/39 Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/41 Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/42 Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/43 Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

ASD/1 Milne's Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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

ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

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-0598da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085912-2025
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
£1,870,076 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
5
Supplier Names

JP Mini Coaches Ltd

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Shorts Travel Ltd

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

Z & H Travel Ltd

Further Information

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