Tender

Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1314G)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of School Transport Services – Lorn (1314G)" is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with important dates including a submission deadline on 11th June 2026 and a contract start date set for 17th August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are encouraged. The contract is planned to last until 4th July 2031, with a possible extension of up to two years, contingent on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for transport service operators, particularly those specialising in vessel transport, to expand their business within the public sector by collaborating with a regional authority. Businesses equipped with the capability to navigate and pilot ferries between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier will find this tender highly suitable. The evaluation criteria favour a balanced approach between quality (25%) and price (75%), offering an opportunity for competitively priced service providers to secure this contract, thereby enhancing their market presence in the UK transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1314G)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between Kerrera Marina and Oban North Pier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069559
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042848-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 4 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years, 4 months, 20 days or 6 years, 4 month

Notice Status

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

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
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
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

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