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SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council successfully completed the procurement process for the "School and Local Transport Services - Jura". The contract, awarded through an open procedure, involves the provision of safe and secure transport services on the Isle of Jura. This award stage follows the earlier tendering phase, with the tender having been issued on 24 April 2025 and concluding on 26 May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £907,589.14, was signed on 9 July 2025 and is currently active. The industry category is services, specifically focusing on general public transport services, and the project location is within the UKM63 region of Scotland. The buyer, Argyll and Bute Council, managed this process with the intent to enhance local transport infrastructure on the Isle of Jura, demonstrating a commitment to community development in local public services.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in school and local transport services. Businesses with a focus on secure and efficient transport systems may find this sector within Argyll and Bute advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the winning supplier, Garelochhead Coaches, stand well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the project's local nature and scale. While the primary contract has been awarded, subcontracting opportunities, such as taxi services, exist, with a provision for 6% subcontracting. This setting encourages collaborative ventures and partnerships within the region, fostering economic growth and expanding operational reach in public transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura. See attached tender documents for full details.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534449
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
SME

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
£907,589 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 or 7 years from award.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Garelochhead Coaches

Further Information

Notice Documents

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