---
title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496807"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-24"
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# Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496807

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking contractors for the "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre." This tender is classified under the services procurement category and follows an open procedure. The tender period is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 26th June 2017, and the expected award date is the same day. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically, and community benefits are integrated into this procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those with experience in school transport and local service provision. Companies equipped to handle the logistics, safety, and compliance required in this sector, as well as those able to demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract duration is set at five years, with potential for two annual renewals, making it an attractive long-term opportunity for contractors looking to establish a stable partnership with a local authority.

## Notice

Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for the provision of school and local transport services in Kintyre.

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=JUL290534 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290534
- 24 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284134

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284134
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre - Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290534
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre - Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Kintyre

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496807
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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