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Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

Angus Council

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jan 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council sought tenders for local bus services in the Angus region under an open procurement procedure, with the process divided into several lots starting from January 2023. As a regional or local authority, Angus Council envisioned improving public services by contracting bus routes linking Arbroath, Friockheim, Forfar, and Brechin under service code 60112000 (CPV). The tender was aimed at developing bus services within Arbroath and connecting to rural areas, with contracts signed in May 2023. The award stage concluded with certain routes successful, such as Stagecoach East Scotland securing routes A688 and A705, while Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd and JP Mini Coaches Ltd were awarded routes A694 and A698 respectively. The submission deadline was 3rd March 2023, and the procurement value was approximately £2,000,000, aimed at a contract duration from 2023 to 2026 with potential annual extensions for two years.

This tender process offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing quality and cost-effective bus services. Larger operators like Stagecoach East Scotland, as well as SMEs such as Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd and JP Mini Coaches Ltd, demonstrated eligibility for these contracts, directing new routes and services within the Angus area. Businesses with a PSV Operators Licence or Special Restricted Licence and adequate insurance coverage were particularly suited to compete for these lots. The tender enabled businesses to leverage their service capabilities and geographic presence for sustained contract renewal and expansion, fostering competitive advantages driven by price and environmental management criteria. This structure facilitates various operators to bid, enhancing competitiveness and service deliverance potentially inspiring market entry and business diversification in public service transportation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

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

A688 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

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

A689 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

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

A692 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

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

A691 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

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

A690 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

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

A693 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

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

A695 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

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

A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

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

A696 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

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

A697 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

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

A698 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

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

A699 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

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

A700 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

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

A701 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A702 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A703 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A704 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A705 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A707 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A708 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A706 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A709 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A710 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A711 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

A712 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551946
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, 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
£1,778,546 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
November 2023

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
3
Supplier Names

JP Mini Coaches Ltd

Stagecoach East Scotland

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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