---
title: "SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050738"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050738

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the "School and Local Transport Services - Jura," focusing on providing secure transport services on the Isle of Jura. The procurement, categorized under transport services (excluding waste transport), was conducted via an open procedure. The tendering process commenced with a call for submissions that closed on 26th May 2025, and the successful bid was awarded on 9th July 2025 to Garelochhead Coaches. The procurement aimed to establish a contract lasting between five to seven years, engaging local and secure school transport services. This process was underpinned by the legal foundation of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly local operators with experience in school transport routes. SMEs, like Garelochhead Coaches, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the kind of enterprises that can thrive under such contracts, by leveraging their local expertise and competitive pricing to secure significant regional contracts. The contract includes provisions for subcontracting, with a fixed 6% component dedicated to taxi services, representing an additional opportunity for businesses providing complementary services. The open procurement method underscores the accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises to participate and benefit from public sector initiatives.

## Notice

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

### 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 Jura. See attached tender documents for full details.

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/039017-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £907,589 |

## 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 | GARELOCHHEAD COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039017-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016880-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797137
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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