Tender

Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1314G)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to secure a contract for the provision of school transport services within the Lorn area, involving the safe transfer of students between Kerrera Marina and Oban North Pier. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for electronic submissions set for 12:00 midday on 11th June 2026. This is an open procurement procedure, under the category of services, focusing on general public services. The contract is slated to commence on 17th August 2026 and conclude on 4th July 2031, with the option for a two-year extension subject to performance. The procurement is occurring in the UKM63 region, and the council encourages electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland Post-box facility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for vessel transport operators to expand their business by partnering with a local authority. It is particularly well-suited to organisations with expertise in providing safe and reliable maritime transport services and those capable of meeting the specified requirements and delivering community benefits. Companies that thrive on long-term, sustainable contracts should consider engaging with this procurement process, given the potential contract duration and the scope for renewal. The emphasis on a high quality of service, coupled with pricing considerations, rewards those who can balance value and efficient service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1314G)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between Kerrera Marina and Oban North Pier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier.

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-r6ebe6-0000816827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555545
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 4 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years, 4 months, 20 days or 6 years, 4 month

Notice Status

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

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
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

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