--- title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-16" --- # Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of School Transport Services – Mid Argyll 1506N" contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport and environmental protection. The tender process follows an open procurement method and has reached the award stage, with the contract already signed on 27th September 2017. Delivery locations are specified as Mid Argyll, and the contract has an active status. The tender period concluded on 18th September 2017, following which one bid was received. This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those with experience in providing school transport or related services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like A & D Stewart Taxis, which has already been awarded the contract, can thrive by participating in similar tenders. This contract spans a significant duration of five years, including options for extensions, which could lead to sustained business growth and a long-term partnership with the council. ## Notice Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N Renewal: The contract will be let for a period of five years, from Sunday 15/10/17 until Saturday 15/10/22, with the option to extend for another one plus one years (5+1+1) at the discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301229 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 15 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | The contract will be let for a period of five years, from Sunday 15/10/17 until Saturday 15/10/22, with the option to extend for another one plus one years (5+1+1) at the discretion of the Council. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £55,880 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | A & D STEWART TAXIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301229 - 28 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293586 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=1 28th August 2017 - 1. Note on Scoring - 1506N - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=2 28th August 2017 - 2. Instructions to Tenderers - 1506N - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=3 28th August 2017 - 3a. 1506N SS1 1 of 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=4 28th August 2017 - 3b. 1506N SS1 2 of 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=5 28th August 2017 - 4. Documents to Complete - 1506N - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=6 28th August 2017 - 5. Contract Terms & Specification - 1506N - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293586&idx=7 28th August 2017 - 6. Pricing & Capacity Template -1506N - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293586 Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N - Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301229 Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N - Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll 1506N. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509564.json.