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Provision of School Transport Services - Mull (1166C)

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council awarded a contract for school transport services on the Isle of Mull, indicating completion of the procurement process. The council, located in Lochgilphead, initiated this tender to ensure safe school transport services. The tender process followed an open procurement method, focusing on service delivery within the services category. With an award date of March 11, 2026, school transport services were set to commence early January 2026, with a contract period lasting until August 2030, and potential extensions subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for transport operators capable of providing secure transport services. Firms with experience in public service transportation and those classified as SMEs could find this to be a lucrative opportunity given the size and scope of the contract valued at £130,625. The open procedure and emphasis on electronic submissions highlight inclusivity, encouraging companies to leverage technological capabilities. High emphasis on pricing (75% of the award criteria) allows competitive pricing strategies, making it particularly appealing to cost-efficient operators.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Mull (1166C)

Notice Description

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

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 Mull.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551523
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
£130,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 13 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years, 7 months, 9 days or 6 years, 7 months, 9 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
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

Flora Corbett

Further Information

Notice Documents

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