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title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055485"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055485

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of school transport services on Colonsay. The procurement, identified by the title "Provision of School Transport Services – Colonsay (1401N)," falls under the transport services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £116,246, was signed on 18 August 2025, with James Johnstone identified as the successful supplier. The procurement process included multiple stages, beginning with an invitation to tender and concluding with the award stage. The service delivery location is specified as the UKM63 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing school transport services. Businesses specialising in secure and reliable transport operations are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the emphasis on quality (25%) and price (75%) in the award criteria, companies capable of balancing competitive pricing with high service standards stand to gain. Engaging with such public contracts can enhance business visibility and facilitate growth through stable, long-term partnerships with regional authorities like Argyll and Bute Council.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 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/049612-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | £116,246 |

## 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 | JAMES JOHNSTONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049612-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035543-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802684
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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