---
title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1304M"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552224"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-26"
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# Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1304M

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552224

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1304M." This initiative falls under the general public services category and is located in Lorn, Argyll and Bute. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, and the contract was awarded to Craig of Campbeltown Ltd with a contract value of £559,502. Key dates include the contract signing on 25th September 2018, with the tender period having closed on 3rd September 2018. The procurement process was aimed at enhancing local transport services in the area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to community benefits outlined by the council. Companies capable of delivering quality transport services and demonstrating social, economic, and environmental contributions may find this contract a suitable fit. Potential bidders should prepare to address community benefits such as targeted recruitment and training, providing work experience placements, and engaging with local community projects as part of their proposals.

## Notice

Provision of school and local transport route in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of school and local transport route in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute.

Options: Possible extensions in 2023 & 2024.

Renewal: Contract is eligible for two annual contract extensions in 2023 and 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332559 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Contract could be extended by two further years, renwals will be considered in the years 2023-2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £559,502 |

## 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 | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332559
- 1 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327057

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327057
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1304M - Provision of school and local transport route in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332559
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1304M - Provision of school and local transport route in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552224
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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