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title: "Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f82"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f82

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to contract a transport operator for the provision of safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull. This procurement, titled "Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M, 1109M & 1190M)", falls under the services category, specifically transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Craig of Campbeltown Ltd and signed on 12 August 2024. The open procedure method was used, and key opportunities include ensuring high standards of service in transporting children to school, encouraging responsible behaviour, and liaising with school officials. The total contract value is approximately GBP 2,831,404.98.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those capable of providing high-quality, environmentally-friendly, and well-maintained fleet services. Suitable businesses include small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in school and local transport services, with the capacity to meet the detailed award criteria such as capacity, environmental initiatives, and community benefits. The successful supplier will benefit from a long-term contract, with potential renewal 5 to 7 years post-award, thereby creating a stable revenue stream and enhancing the business's reputation within the regional public transport sector.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the isle of Mull. 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: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031353-2024 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,831,404 |

## 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 | CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031353-2024
- 12 Jun 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018224-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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