This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Tender

15 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council, located in Forfar, UK, has completed an open procurement process for local bus services starting in September 2025. Under the procurement ID AC/25/008/INF, titled "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025", the contract was awarded to Shorts Travel Ltd. The procurement, focusing on the services category, aimed to provide bus links for residents of Forfar to various destinations, such as workplaces, healthcare centres, and leisure facilities. The process was divided into numerous lots, with the contract for lot 25007, the Forfar Town Service, finalised on 15th July 2025, for a value of GBP 381,579.12. This award represents the completion stage of the procurement with services scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation services, enabling them to expand within the Angus region. The focus on local bus services could be particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide environmentally managed and competitively priced quality services, as indicated by the award criteria. The opportunity is appropriate for operators holding a PSV Operator Licence or a Special Restricted Licence, looking to establish or enhance their presence in regional public transport service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

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

25007 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25008 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25009 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25010 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

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

25011 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

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

25012 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

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

25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

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

25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

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

25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin

Demand responsive service to operate from the A90 westward and to/from Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir.. 25015 may be awarded in lieu of either 25011 OR 25012 AND 25013 OR 25014

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535940
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£381,579 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
January 2026

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
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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
1
Supplier Name

Shorts Travel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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