---
title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545d2

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of school and local transport services on the Isle of Bute. This contract falls under the "services" industry category, specifically dealing with transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage. The contract was successfully awarded to J & J Zan-Kreyser Taxis Ltd on 19th September 2025. This long-term contract, anticipated to be renewed every 5 to 7 years, outlines the requirement for safe and secure school transport services on the island.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport industry, particularly those capable of delivering quality and cost-effective services. Enterprises with expertise in secure school and local transport services will find this an attractive opportunity, considering the extended contract period and the potential for renewal. For businesses, particularly those within the UK region of UKM63 or nearby, this tender offers the prospect of contributing to local community services while expanding their operational reach and securing a reliable revenue stream.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Bute. 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/058163-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 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 | £75,196 |

## 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 | J & J ZAN-KREYSER TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058163-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031154-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801253
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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