Award

Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of school transport services on Colonsay under contract 1401N. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, has been awarded to supplier James Johnstone. The contract, valued at £116,246, was signed on the 18th of August 2025 following an open procedure. Bidders had until the 28th of July 2025 to electronically submit their proposals. Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, acted as the contracting authority, ensuring the process adhered to European legal standards. The procurement focused on securing a quality yet economically viable transport solution for local educational needs.

This opportunity offers transport businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, an excellent growth avenue by engaging with community-focused projects. The contract's emphasis on quality and competitive pricing presents a landscape suited for firms capable of delivering reliable transport services while incorporating community benefits. Potential bidders with a history of performance in the education sector and electronic service capabilities would find themselves well-suited to compete. Future renewals and additional opportunities could arise from the successful completion and satisfaction derived from this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N)

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 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-r6ebe6-0000802684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537206
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
£116,246 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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

JAMES JOHNSTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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