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title: "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0514e9"
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# Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0514e9

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## Summary

Angus Council is seeking tenders for the supply of local bus services, with operations set to commence in September 2025. This procurement process is active and follows an open procedure under EU legal frameworks. The industry category is public road transport services, and it covers the Angus region, code UKM71. The procurement is in the tender stage currently, with tenders to be submitted by 16th June 2025, by 12:00 PM. The process involves multiple lots, with opportunities available across a range of routes intended to enhance local connectivity and support essential services. The identified lots include services such as the Forfar Town Service and Forfar to Noranside links, with a contract period extending to August 2028, subject to annual renewals for up to two additional years.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and transportation businesses familiar with regional service needs. With an emphasis on environmental management, passenger benefit, and fair working practices, businesses with strong quality credentials and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to compete. The tender allows for a high number of lots per supplier, broadening the potential competitive landscape. Additionally, businesses should meet technical suitability and economic criteria, including possessing a Public Service Vehicle Operator's Licence and appropriate insurance coverage, enhancing their capability to deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions that align with Angus Council's requirements.

## 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

25007 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25008 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25009 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25010 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25011 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25012 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir

Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin

Demand responsive service to operate from the A90 westward and to/from Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir. Additional information: 25015 may be awarded in lieu of either 25011 OR 25012 AND 25013 OR 25014

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/044750-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | January 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £381,579 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | SHORTS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044750-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021909-2025

## 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-r6ebe6-0000798533
- 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

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