--- title: "Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-23" --- # Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the supply of school transport services commencing in August 2026 is being led by Angus Council, a regional authority in Forfar, UK. The tender, titled "Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026," falls under the industry category of Buses and Coaches, and is classified within goods for the procurement method. Operators can bid for routes covering various locations in Angus, such as Forfar Academy to D&A College Arbroath and Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath. This tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for electronic submissions set for 25 May 2026 at 12:00 PM. The tender offers a budget of £5,000,000 and involves multiple lots, each with specific start dates of 18 August 2026, extending until 1 July 2029, with possibilities for annual renewals up to two additional years. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in road passenger services, taxi services, and special-purpose passenger transport. The open procurement procedure requires bidders to have appropriate licences, such as a PSV Operator Licence, and meet stringent insurance requirements, thus making it suitable for established operators with robust service offerings. By competing for one or more of the multiple lots, transport companies can leverage their expertise in maximising passenger benefits, environmental management, and fair work practices to potentially secure contracts, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in the regional school 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 AC/2 Montrose Academy to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/16 Hallys Garage to Murroes Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. AC/3 Forfar Academy to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. AC/5 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. AC/6 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. AC/8 Lindsay Street Kirriemuir to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. AC/9 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. AC/10 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/9 Huntlyhill R/E to Stracathro Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/3 Glenprosen Village to Cortachy Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/13 Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/13a Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/23 Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/23a Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 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 August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/2 Rossie Street Arbroath to Kingspark School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/6 Callander Drive Forfar to Kingspark School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/8 Newry Green Strathmartine to Kingspark School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/11 Kirklea Milton Carmyllie to Arbroath High School and Inverbrothock Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/12 Seafield Road Arbroath to Arbroath High School and Ladyloan Primary School Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 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/037245-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037245-2026 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000830103 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830103 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830103 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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