---
title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1308P"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552231"
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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 - 1308P

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552231

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Argyll and Bute Council involves the tender titled "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1308P." This tender, which falls under the services category, is situated in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd September 2018 and the award period commencing on the same date. The contract, currently active, has a signed value of £1,068,013 as of 25th September 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on transport services, particularly those serving educational institutions and local communities. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) geared towards social enterprise and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on community benefits in the procurement process, businesses that can provide local jobs, apprenticeships, and environmental initiatives will have an advantage. With possible contract extensions in 2023 and 2024, successful bidders may establish long-term relationships with the council.

## 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 and 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=SEP332557 |
| 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 | £1,068,013 |

## 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=SEP332557
- 1 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327059

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327059
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1308P - 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=SEP332557
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1308P - 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-r6ebe6-0000552231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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