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Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

ANGUS COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of school transport services commencing in August 2026 is being led by Angus Council, a regional authority in Forfar, UK. The tender, titled "Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026," falls under the industry category of Buses and Coaches, and is classified within goods for the procurement method. Operators can bid for routes covering various locations in Angus, such as Forfar Academy to D&A College Arbroath and Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath. This tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for electronic submissions set for 25 May 2026 at 12:00 PM. The tender offers a budget of £5,000,000 and involves multiple lots, each with specific start dates of 18 August 2026, extending until 1 July 2029, with possibilities for annual renewals up to two additional years.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in road passenger services, taxi services, and special-purpose passenger transport. The open procurement procedure requires bidders to have appropriate licences, such as a PSV Operator Licence, and meet stringent insurance requirements, thus making it suitable for established operators with robust service offerings. By competing for one or more of the multiple lots, transport companies can leverage their expertise in maximising passenger benefits, environmental management, and fair work practices to potentially secure contracts, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in the regional school transport sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 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

AC/2 Montrose Academy to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

A/16 Hallys Garage to Murroes Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

AC/3 Forfar Academy to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

AC/5 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

AC/6 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

AC/8 Lindsay Street Kirriemuir to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

AC/9 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

AC/10 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

B/9 Huntlyhill R/E to Stracathro Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

K/3 Glenprosen Village to Cortachy Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

K/13 Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

K/13a Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

K/23 Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

K/23a Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 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 August 2026

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

ASD/2 Rossie Street Arbroath to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

ASD/6 Callander Drive Forfar to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

ASD/8 Newry Green Strathmartine to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

ASP/11 Kirklea Milton Carmyllie to Arbroath High School and Inverbrothock Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

ASP/12 Seafield Road Arbroath to Arbroath High School and Ladyloan Primary School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037245-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
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

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