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Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1340F)

Argyll and Bute Council

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:06

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24 Jun 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is procuring school transport services in Lorn, under the broad category of transport services (CPV 60000000). The requirement is for a vessel transport operator to provide safe and secure transport for school journeys between locations in Lorn. The work is a single service requirement and is intended to support school transport across the area. The council is the buying organisation and will contract with the successful operator. The service therefore suits businesses that operate suitable vessels and can provide dependable transport for school pupils, with appropriate arrangements for safety and security. Community benefits form part of the requirement, with an expected minimum of 60 points under the tender requirements.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission in English. The deadline for tenders was amended to 31 July 2026 at 12:00, and tenders were to be opened electronically at the same time. The planned contract period is 17 August 2026 to 4 July 2031, with an option for the council to extend it by up to two years subject to satisfactory performance and discussions with the successful tenderer. Bids must remain valid until 24 November 2026. Quality carries 25% of the evaluation and price 75%. Variants are allowed. The tender also includes electronic ordering and payment arrangements, and the council may seek a further related procurement.

This opportunity is suited to a vessel transport operator with the practical capability to deliver safe, secure and reliable school transport in Lorn. Suppliers will need to demonstrate their suitability against the requirements in the Invitation to Tender, including the economic and technical selection criteria. The contract calls for the capacity to operate the required vessel service throughout the school transport requirement and to meet the council’s performance terms. Businesses with relevant vessel operations, school or passenger transport experience, robust safety arrangements and sufficient operational resilience are likely to be well placed to compete. The requirement also creates scope for suppliers able to develop and deliver measurable community benefits, since these are included in the tender and carry a stated minimum of 60 points.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1340F)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between Lorn.

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 in Lorn.

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-06bbb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070611-2026
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
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 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

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

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