---
title: "Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041b89"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041b89

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has finalised the "Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay" contract with B Mundell Ltd, aimed at providing safe transportation services on the island of Islay under Route 1802K. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract is valued at £3,678,000. The contract was signed on April 25, 2024, and involves the delivery of school and public transport services in Argyll & Bute, UKM63 region.

This contract presents an opportunity for transport operators and businesses in the services industry, specifically those involved in transportation services excluding waste transport. Businesses with expertise in fleet management, community involvement, and fair work practices may find this tender suitable for their growth. Argyll and Bute Council, as the contracting authority, has awarded the contract to B Mundell Ltd (Islay Coaches), offering potential suppliers a chance to contribute to school transport and community services in the region.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802K

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on the island of Islay. Aim of Service: The main elements of the School Transport Service are: (a)To transport children to and from school safely and timeously; (b)To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; (c)To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.

Renewal: Contract Duration: The contract duration will be for a period of 5 years from February 2024 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013682-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,447,247 |
| Lots value | £3,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,678,000 |

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## 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)

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2024 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013682-2024
- 19 Dec 2023 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037219-2023
- 21 Nov 2023 at 10:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034366-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752991
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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