--- title: "Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0598da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0598da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598da.json) ## Summary Angus Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of school transport services, scheduled to commence in January 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on buses and coaches, with services being delivered within the Angus region. The process followed an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, resulting in the tender reaching the award stage as of 23rd December 2025. Key dates included the tender period end on 24th October 2025 and the subsequent award period beginning on 27th October 2025, with multiple contracts being signed on 12th November 2025. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in road transport services. With contracts valued collectively at approximately £5 million, the procurement allows operators to bid on various routes, potentially fostering business growth through public sector engagements. Companies with capabilities in public road transport services, possessing necessary licences, and meeting insurance requirements will find this tender especially pertinent. Utilising criteria focusing on passenger benefit, environmental management, and fair work practices there is an emphasis on quality alongside competitive pricing, providing an advantageous platform for growth and stability in the transport sector. ## Notice Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish ### Lot Information A/3 A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/16 A90/Windymill Farm R/E to Murroes PS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/34a Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/35a Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/39 Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HS Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/41 Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/42 Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/43 Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School. Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/1 Milne's Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 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/085912-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,870,076 | ## 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 | 5 | | Supplier names | JP MINI COACHES; MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON; SHORTS TRAVEL; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM; Z & H TRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085912-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055935-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809983 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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