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title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mull (1166C)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df4d"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Mull (1166C)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df4d

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is actively involved in providing school transport services on the Isle of Mull, as part of their ongoing procurement activities. This process is conducted under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and focuses on contracting a reliable operator to ensure safe and secure travel for school children on Mull. The procurement process follows an open procedure, highly valuing quality at 25% and economising at 75%. The current stage is the award phase, with Flora Corbett recently appointed as the supplier, following the contract award on 11th March 2026. Interested vendors were encouraged to submit electronic bids by 12th December 2025, with a potential contract period lasting until 13th August 2030, subject to renewal options.

This procurement opportunity presents a favourable scenario for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those familiar with the local logistics and geography of Mull. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, as demonstrated by Flora Corbett's involvement, indicating that similar businesses have a competitive edge. With its open invitation for electronic submissions and an emphasis on quality and price, companies offering innovative, cost-effective transport solutions could leverage this tender to expand their footprint in regional transport services, contributing to sustainable community benefits in Argyll and Bute. As the buyer, Argyll and Bute Council's engagement ensures a streamlined procurement and potential growth for those aligning with their service excellence and community objectives.

## Notice

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

### 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 Mull.

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/022126-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 13 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | 4 years, 7 months, 9 days or 6 years, 7 months, 9 days from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,625 |

## 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 | FLORA CORBETT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022126-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073068-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815448
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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