--- title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-15" --- # Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Provision of School Transport Services in Mid Argyll was conducted by Argyll and Bute Council. This contract falls under the services category for transport services, excluding waste transport, with a focus on ensuring safety and security in school and local transport. The contract was awarded on 15th September 2025 to Craig of Campbeltown Ltd, operating as West Coast Motors. The location specified for the service delivery is Mid Argyll, identified by the NUTS code UKM63, under an open procurement method. The contract has a total lot value of £551,911.74, reflecting the council's commitment to reliable transport services in the region. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of transport services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive school transport solutions. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale transport operations and those that can demonstrate a strong record of quality and price efficiency are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on electronic submission and openness to non-EU bids highlights a streamlined approach conducive to international competition. Businesses that can meet these procurement requirements could leverage this contract to expand their market presence in local government projects. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. ### Lot Information 1507P Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details. Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award. 1501L Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details. Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award. 1509N Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail. Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award. 1510L Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail. Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award. 1559G Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail. 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/056508-2025 | | 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 | 15 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 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 | £3,758,267 | ## 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, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## 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 - 15 Sep 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056508-2025 - 12 Jun 2025 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031915-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801573 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0547a7.json.