--- title: "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-26" --- # Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025 Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a.json) ## Summary Angus Council has awarded contracts for the supply of local bus services set to commence in May 2025. This tender encompasses the provision of public road transport services within the region of Angus, Scotland, with specific routes linking key locations such as Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital, Edzell, Dundee city centre, and Monifieth. The procurement process followed an open procedure with electronic submissions required, and contracts were awarded based on criteria prioritising price and quality, including environmental management and maximisation of passenger benefits. The tender status moved from active to contract award as of February 2026, highlighting key contract activities such as the signing of contracts on 15 May 2025. This public procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation industry, particularly local bus service operators capable of meeting regional demands. The selected supplier, Stagecoach East Scotland, exemplifies the potential for established operators to expand their service portfolio within the region. The contract allows for annual extensions of up to two years, providing long-term growth prospects for successful bidders. Businesses with expertise in public transport and adherence to fair working practices, environmental management, and passenger service optimisation stand well-placed to compete in future tenders and benefit from the continued investment in regional transport services by Angus Council. This opens avenues for large enterprises, as well as smaller operators that meet the licensing and insurance requirements stipulated by the council. ## Notice Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish. ### Lot Information 25001 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell Provision of bus service linking Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25002 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25003 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded 25001 - 25003 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25004 Dundee city centre - Monifieth Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25005 Dundee city centre - Monifieth Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25006 Dundee city centre - Monifieth Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017148-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 May 2025 | | Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | April 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,406,028 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017148-2026 - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005246-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=476904 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=606446 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=606446 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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