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Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1340F)

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is procuring school transport services in Lorn. The requirement is for a vessel transport operator to provide safe and secure transport for school pupils between locations in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute. This is a passenger transport service rather than a supply of vehicles or general education services. The procurement covers one service package and is intended for an operator able to deliver the specified school transport routes and associated requirements. The council is the buying organisation and will use the service for its local school transport needs. The procurement is classified under CPV 60000000, covering transport services. Community benefits form part of the requirement, with expectations described in the tender documents.

The procurement reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The amended deadline for tenders was 31 July 2026 at 12:00, and tenders were scheduled to be opened online at the same time. The contract period is 17 August 2026 to 4 July 2031. The council may extend the contract by up to two years, subject to satisfactory performance and discussions with the successful tenderer. Quality carries 25% of the evaluation and price 75%. The tender is divided into one lot. Variants are allowed, bids must remain valid until 24 November 2026, and submissions must be in English. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, with electronic invoicing allowed.

This opportunity suits vessel operators with the marine transport capability, operational capacity and safety arrangements needed to provide dependable school travel in Lorn. Suppliers should be able to deliver the specified routes consistently throughout the school transport service period and meet the performance requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement is particularly relevant to operators already experienced in passenger or pupil transport by vessel, including businesses with suitable vessels, qualified crews, scheduling capability and robust arrangements for safe and secure journeys. Community benefit delivery is also required, with a minimum of 60 points expected under the council’s stated requirements. The evaluation gives greater weight to price than quality, so competitive operating costs will matter alongside service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1340F)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between Lorn.

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 in Lorn.

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-r6ebe6-0000835448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560926
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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