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Provision of School Transport Services - Mull (1166C)

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 09:08

Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is actively involved in providing school transport services on the Isle of Mull, as part of their ongoing procurement activities. This process is conducted under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and focuses on contracting a reliable operator to ensure safe and secure travel for school children on Mull. The procurement process follows an open procedure, highly valuing quality at 25% and economising at 75%. The current stage is the award phase, with Flora Corbett recently appointed as the supplier, following the contract award on 11th March 2026. Interested vendors were encouraged to submit electronic bids by 12th December 2025, with a potential contract period lasting until 13th August 2030, subject to renewal options.

This procurement opportunity presents a favourable scenario for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those familiar with the local logistics and geography of Mull. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, as demonstrated by Flora Corbett's involvement, indicating that similar businesses have a competitive edge. With its open invitation for electronic submissions and an emphasis on quality and price, companies offering innovative, cost-effective transport solutions could leverage this tender to expand their footprint in regional transport services, contributing to sustainable community benefits in Argyll and Bute. As the buyer, Argyll and Bute Council's engagement ensures a streamlined procurement and potential growth for those aligning with their service excellence and community objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Mull (1166C)

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022126-2026
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
£130,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 13 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years, 7 months, 9 days or 6 years, 7 months, 9 days from award.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
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

Flora Corbett

Further Information

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