---
title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494696"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-05-08"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494696

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking tenders for the provision of school transport services on the island of Mull, with the contract titled "Provision of School Transport Services – Mull 1147G." This tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process, with submissions due by 31st May 2017. The procurement method is open, allowing any interested parties to apply, and the main procurement category is classified under services. Interested bidders can submit their proposals electronically via the specified platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focused on educational transport or local services on islands. Companies that are well-equipped to provide reliable and safe transportation solutions for schoolchildren would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the potential for contract renewal and extension, successful bidders could secure a stable source of income over multiple years, thereby fostering business growth within the region.

## Notice

Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for the provision of a school transport service on the island of Mull.

Renewal: Two annual renewals are possible depending on contract performance and subject to contract terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282226 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract is for 60 months and there is also potential for a further two annual extensions. |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282226

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=3
  8th May 2017 - 3. Community Benefits - Guidance for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=4
  8th May 2017 - 4. 1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=5
  8th May 2017 - 5. Documents to Complete - 1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=6
  8th May 2017 - 6. Contract Terms & Specification - 1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=7
  8th May 2017 - 7. Pricing & Capacity Template -1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=8
  8th May 2017 - 8. TUPE - 1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=1
  8th May 2017 - 1. Note on Scoring - 1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282226&idx=2
  8th May 2017 - 2. Instructions to Tenderers - 1147G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282226
  Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G - Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=494696
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494696

## Provenance

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