---
title: "Provision of School and Public Transport on Islay - Route 1802J"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cbdf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-11"
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# Provision of School and Public Transport on Islay - Route 1802J

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cbdf

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of School and Public Transport on Islay - Route 1802J," which falls under the road transport services category. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 30th August 2021. The successful contract will deliver transport services to ensure safe and secure school and public transport on Islay. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, inviting competitive bids from various suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport services industry, especially for local transport operators and SMEs that specialise in public transport solutions. Those capable of ensuring high-quality service delivery at a competitive price will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate community engagement and benefits may find themselves at an advantage, especially given the emphasis on quality metrics and the potential for contract renewal in the coming years.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802J.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802J.

Renewal: Contract is subject to renewal in October 2022 or 2026 depending on which Option for award is chosen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028201-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2022 or 2026 depending on which Option to award is chosen. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £873,568 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B MUNDELL LTD (ISLAY COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028201-2021
- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017521-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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