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title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1314G)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069559"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Lorn (1314G)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069559

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of School Transport Services – Lorn (1314G)" is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with important dates including a submission deadline on 11th June 2026 and a contract start date set for 17th August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are encouraged. The contract is planned to last until 4th July 2031, with a possible extension of up to two years, contingent on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for transport service operators, particularly those specialising in vessel transport, to expand their business within the public sector by collaborating with a regional authority. Businesses equipped with the capability to navigate and pilot ferries between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier will find this tender highly suitable. The evaluation criteria favour a balanced approach between quality (25%) and price (75%), offering an opportunity for competitively priced service providers to secure this contract, thereby enhancing their market presence in the UK transport sector.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between Kerrera Marina and Oban North Pier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier.

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/042848-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 4 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | 4 years, 4 months, 20 days or 6 years, 4 month |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042848-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
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- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
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## Provenance

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