Award

Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, a regional or local authority in Lochgilphead, recently completed a procurement process under the open procedure to provide school transport services in Mid Argyll. The process, identified as tender 1506P, was classified under the services category with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process moved from tender issuance on 25th June 2025, through to its award on the 12th of August 2025. This school transport project aims to ensure safe and reliable transportation services and is part of a larger ongoing commitment from Argyll and Bute Council to enhance general public services. The awarded contract, valued at £97,470, was granted to A & D Stewart Taxis, a local SME, and this contract remains active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs within the transport industry, to collaborate with local authorities towards providing essential public services. With a strong emphasis on both quality (25%) and cost-effectiveness (75%) in the tender evaluation criteria, companies that excel in delivering high-standard transportation within competitive pricing levels are well-positioned to succeed in similar procurement processes. Given the potential for contract renewals and the inclusion of community benefits, this type of opportunity could lead to sustained business growth and engagement with the local community over several years.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P)

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 3.9.2 The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536833
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
£97,470 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 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

A & D STEWART TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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