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Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll" to ensure safe and reliable transport for school children and local residents. The procurement, categorised under the "services" industry with a CPV code of 60000000, involved an open procedure that started with a tender phase and progressed to the award of contracts. The process culminated in the signing of contracts on 15th September 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process. The awarded contracts for lots numbered 1501L, 1507P, 1509N, 1510L, and 1559G, were valued at significant monetary figures and were aimed at providing services within the Mid Argyll region.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for large training and logistics operators like Craig of Campbeltown Ltd to expand within the Scottish local transport industry. The contract’s focus on quality (25%) and price (75%) suggests opportunities for competitive pricing strategies alongside maintaining high service standards. Operators capable of providing secure transport solutions with potential for renewal after 5-7 years stand to gain from this long-term partnership envisaged by the council, allowing for sustained business growth. The project is particularly suited for businesses with the capacity to manage large-scale transport operations, including electronic submission facilities and proficiency in meeting community benefit requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

1507P

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

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

1501L

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

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

1509N

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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

1510L

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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

1559G

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539216
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
£3,758,267 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland, 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

Craig of Campbeltown Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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