This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2026 at 14:09

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council procured contracted local bus services in Angus, covering public road transport routes serving work, healthcare, shopping and leisure. The scope spans several service patterns: routes linking Arbroath and Forfar; Arbroath town services, including evenings and Sundays; services connecting Auchmithie, Arbroath, Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital; routes around Arbroath, Arbirlot, Leysmill, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary; and demand-responsive services in the Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange areas. The requirement is divided into multiple lots, allowing operators to bid for individual routes or combinations. Services are intended to maintain access to employment, healthcare, shopping and leisure across the Angus area, with some routes operating Mondays to Saturdays and others covering Mondays to Sundays.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure, with electronic tendering and an electronic auction. The tender deadline was 23 March 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the planned contract period for the awarded lots began on 1 June 2026. Four awards are active: Stagecoach East Scotland won the Arbroath–Forfar lot, valued at £802,754.16; and JP Mini Coaches Ltd won one Auchmithie–Arbroath–Friockheim–Brechin–Stracathro lot, valued at £514,803.12, plus one Arbroath–Auchmithie–Aikman Road–Hospitalfield lot, valued at £354,987.36. Stagecoach also won an Arbroath town services lot, valued at £389,121.72. These contracts were signed on 2 June 2026 and run to 12 August 2029, with annual extensions possible for up to two further years. The overall estimated tender value was £2,000,000. Evaluation weighted price at 90%, passenger benefit at 5%, environmental management at 3% and fair working practices at 2%.

This award demonstrates established demand from Angus Council for local bus operators able to run scheduled and demand-responsive services across Arbroath and surrounding communities. Credible competitors would need the operational capacity, vehicles, drivers and route-planning capability to provide reliable links for employment, healthcare, shopping and leisure, including evening, Sunday and multi-day services. The requirement favoured suppliers able to demonstrate passenger benefits, environmental management and fair working practices, alongside a competitive price. Participation required a PSV Operator Licence or Special Restricted Licence, including the relevant licence number, and evidence of passing the Traffic Commissioner’s financial standing test. Suppliers also needed to meet Angus Council’s insurance requirements: employers’ liability of at least £10 million per claim, public liability of at least £5 million, and motor insurance with unlimited cover for death or personal injury and £10 million for property damage. The results show that both a large bus operator and an SME competed successfully on different lots.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for June 2026

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

26001Arbroath - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath and Forfar for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26002 Arbroath - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath and Forfar for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26003 Arbroath - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath and Forfar for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26004 Arbroath - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath and Forfar for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26005 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus service around Arbroath evenings and Sundays for access to work, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26006 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus service around Arbroath evenings and Sundays for access to work, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26007 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus service around Arbroath evenings and Sundays for access to work, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26008 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus service around Arbroath evenings and Sundays for access to work, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26009 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26010 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities

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

26011 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26012 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26013 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26014 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26015 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26016 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro

Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays

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

26017 Arbroath - Friockheim, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service from in and around and Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26018 Arbroath - Friockheim, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service from in and around and Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26019 Arbroath - Friockheim, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service from in and around and Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26020 Arbroath - Redford - Friockheim

Provision of bus service from Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26021 Arbroath - Redford - Friockheim

Provision of bus service from Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26022 Arbroath - Redford - Friockheim

Provision of bus service from Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26023 Arbroath - Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26024 Arbroath - Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26025 Arbroath - Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26026 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath, Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in and around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26027 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath, Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in and around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26028 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath, Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in and around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26029 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath

Provision of bus service around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26030 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath

Provision of bus service around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26031 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath

Provision of bus service around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26032 Arbroath - Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Auchmithie, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26033 Arbroath - Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Auchmithie, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26034 Arbroath - Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Auchmithie, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26035 Arbroath - Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Auchmithie, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26036 Arbroath - Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Auchmithie, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26037 Arbroath - Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield

Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Auchmithie, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26038 DRT Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange areas

Provision of demand responsive bus service between Arbroath/Friockheim to/from Arbirlot. Leysmill and Letham Grange areas for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26039 DRT Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange areas

Provision of demand responsive bus service between Arbroath/Friockheim to/from Arbirlot. Leysmill and Letham Grange areas for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

26040 DRT Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange areas

Provision of demand responsive bus service between Arbroath/Friockheim to/from Arbirlot. Leysmill and Letham Grange areas for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079483-2026
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
Large, 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,061,665 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 12 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

JP Mini Coaches Ltd

Stagecoach East Scotland

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