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Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Angus Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is seeking tenders for the supply of school transport services, with the process currently in the tender stage. This public procurement opportunity, titled "Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026," is set in the education industry category and covers multiple conveyance routes throughout the region of Angus (UKM71). The procurement follows an open procedure, with electronic submission of bids required by 24 October 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract, valued at approximately £5,000,000, will commence on 7 January 2026 and is expected to last until 1 July 2027, with the potential for annual renewals for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for transport operators with existing PSV Operators Licences or equivalent qualifications. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in passenger transport services, especially those familiar with school transport logistics, are well-suited to bid. It offers the chance to secure long-term contracts and expand service reach, benefiting operators within and potentially outside the Angus area. The tender encourages participation by allowing bids on multiple routes, providing flexibility and potential for increased business volume.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish

Lot Information

A/3 A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/16 A90/Windymill Farm R/E to Murroes PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/34a Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/35a Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/39 Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HS

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/41 Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/42 Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/43 Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

ASD/1 Milne's Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,870,076 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

JP Mini Coaches Ltd

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Shorts Travel Ltd

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

Z & H Travel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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