---
title: "Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048bbc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048bbc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council focuses on the provision of safe and secure school and local transport services for the Kintyre region. The title of the procurement is "Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre," falling under the services category with the CPV classification of 60000000 for Transport services (excluding Waste transport). This open procedure tender was completed, and the contract was awarded to Craig of Campbeltown Ltd for a total amount of £6,074,870. The contract was signed on 27 September 2024, and the delivery location is specified as Argyll, UKM region. Key quality and price criteria were used in the evaluation process, with deadlines for submission concluding on 16 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport operators, particularly those specialising in local and school transportation services, to establish a robust business relationship with a regional authority. Given the substantial contract value and the project's scope, businesses with expertise in providing reliable and secure transport solutions stand to benefit greatly. SME participation is particularly notable, with Craig of Campbeltown Ltd being a small or medium-sized enterprise. Engaging in this type of tender can not only lead to immediate business growth but also offer long-term prospects through possible contract renewals and recurring services every five to seven years.

## Notice

Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre.

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/031357-2024 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,074,870 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## 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 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031357-2024
- 16 Aug 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026188-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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