--- title: "Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069a01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069a01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a01.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is inviting tenders for the provision of school and local transport services within Oban and Lorn. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on transport services excluding waste transport. The council has amended the initial tender timeline, extending key deadlines to 17th June 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure method covered by the GPA agreement, and businesses can submit their electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport operators looking to expand their business in the public sector, especially those with expertise in providing safe and reliable local transport services. Ideal candidates are companies with strong capabilities in capacity management, environmental initiatives, and fleet maintenance, as well as those committed to quality customer communication and community benefits. This contract offers the possibility of an initial term until June 2031, with potential extensions, providing a stable and long-term growth opportunity for the successful bidder. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport services within Oban and Lorn. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport services within Oban and Lorn. Options: Where specific journeys within the TS1A documents (timetables) are identified as optional or subject to Council approval, the Tenderer shall provide separate and clearly identifiable prices for those journeys as detailed in Part 3: Specification and the Pricing Schedule. Prices for these services shall be submitted in addition to the core Contract price and must not be incorporated into the base price for the Contract unless explicitly instructed. The Council reserves the right, at Contract Award stage or at any point during the Contract Period, to: - Include all, some or none of the separately priced journeys; - Instruct their commencement or cessation; or - Vary the scope of the Contract accordingly, without this giving rise to any entitlement to compensation beyond the agreed prices submitted for those services. Renewal: The contract end date (28/06/2031) is indicative only and is expected to occur immediately after schools close for the summer in 2031. The Contract may be extended for a further period of up to two (2) years at the Council's discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and following agreement with the Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055779-2026 | | 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 | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 28 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | 4 years and 8 months or 6 years and 8 months from award. | ## 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 - 12 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055779-2026 - 15 May 2026 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044910-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831923 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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