Award

Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed a public procurement process with the title "Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute." The Council's main office is located in Lochgilphead, with Annabel Travers as the contact point. This tender is classified under the services industry category with a focus on general public services, and the associated CPV code is 60000000. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure method, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 19th September 2025, with a contract signed with J & J Zan-Kreyser Taxis Ltd, a large-scale supplier situated in Rothesay, for an amount of £75,196.17. The contract pertains to services on the Isle of Bute, within the UKM63 region, and was initially set for completion on 14th July 2025, following a bid period that ended on the same day.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for transport operators looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, particularly those specialising in school and local transportation services. The awarded contract provides a five to seven-year term with possible renewal, emphasising long-term business potential for firms capable of delivering high-quality, secure, and reliable transport services. Companies that possess the capacity to manage large-scale deliveries and are open to providing electronic submissions would be well-suited to meet such procurement requirements. The set quality and price criteria, weighted at 25% and 75% respectively, guide potential suppliers on the aspects prioritised by the Council, aiding businesses in tailoring their proposals effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801253
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539619
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 months 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J & J ZAN-KREYSER TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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