This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

29 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has awarded a contract for the supply of local bus services between Arbroath and Montrose. The buying organisation, Angus Council, is located at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, UKM71, and the industry category is General Public Services. This procurement process has reached the Award stage with the contract awarded to Stagecoach East Scotland for the provision of daily bus services on the A651 route. The contract was signed on 24th November 2021, and is valued at GBP209,799.72. The services will cover the delivery location of Angus with the delivery address in UKM71. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main category of procurement is services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in public transportation services. With the opportunity to compete for multiple lots under this tender, smaller operators with a PSV Operator Licence can potentially bid for weekday, weekend, or daily operations. Companies with strong capabilities in environmental management stand to benefit from the quality criteria weighted in the tender. Overall, this contract opens avenues for business growth by securing long-term service agreements with a reputable local authority, fostering stable revenue streams and an enterprise reputation in the public sector. Businesses with experience in large-scale transport services, such as Stagecoach East Scotland, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services between Arbroath and Montrose. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

Lot Information

A651 Arbroath - Montrose (Daily)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

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

A652 Arbroath - Montrose (Mondays to Fridays)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

Renewal: This lot may be extended on an annual basis for a maximum of 2 years.

A653 Arbroath - Montrose (Saturdays)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

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

A654 Arbroath - Montrose (Sundays)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640136
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523991
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,799 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2021 - 26 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2021

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
1
Supplier Name

Stagecoach East Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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