Tender

Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree". This tender falls under the services category and is specifically aimed at providing safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Tiree. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 10th July 2025 at 09:30. The award period is set to begin shortly after at 10:00 on the same day. The entire process is facilitated electronically through Public Contracts Scotland, and interested parties can submit their responses via this platform. The tender is classified under industry code 60000000 and has a significant contract period of 1800 days, with possible renewal between 5 to 7 years after the award.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for transport operators looking to expand their service portfolios, particularly those with experience in school and local transportation. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality and reliable transport services would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, the tender allows for electronic ordering and payment, making it accessible to tech-savvy operators looking to streamline their business operations. The presence of community benefits further accentuates the opportunity for businesses to engage in community-oriented services, thereby increasing their visibility and reputation within the local area. Overall, this procurement presents a strategic opportunity for growth in the transport sector, particularly for providers aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree

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 Tiree.

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 Tiree. 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-r6ebe6-0000801231
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532181
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 or 7 years from award.

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
Annabel Travers
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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