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title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05531c"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05531c

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Argyll and Bute Council involved the provision of school transport services in Mid Argyll. This contract, identified by the title "Provision of School Transport Services – Mid Argyll (1506P)" and classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, followed an open procedure. Initially tendered with a deadline for submission on 28th July 2025, the contract was awarded on 12th August 2025 to A & D Stewart Taxis. Located in Lochgilphead, Mid Argyll, this contract, under the regional authority of Argyll and Bute Council, aims at providing safe and secure transportation for school children. The procurement reached its award stage and was signed for a value of £97,470.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing school transport services. With an emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness (75% price, 25% quality in award criteria), businesses with competitive pricing and high service standards could benefit from such contracts. This particular tender, due to its recurring nature every 5 to 7 years and the possibility of a contract extension for up to two years, allows established and upcoming transport service providers to plan and grow their business within the public sector, leveraging regional transport experience and local workforce. Given the contract's focus, companies located in or near Mid Argyll would be well-placed to benefit from reduced operating costs and increased local presence.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll

Renewal: 3.9.2 The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048032-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 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 | £97,470 |

## 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 | A & D STEWART TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048032-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034957-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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