---
title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1311N"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552239"
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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 - 1311N

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552239

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## Summary

The procurement process entails the provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn, undertaken by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK. This tender, identified as 1311N, falls under the services industry category and is currently in the contract award stage, having been signed on 25 September 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the initial tender period concluding on 3 September 2018. The contract has a total value of £843,352 and includes provisions for possible extensions in 2023 and 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in local transport solutions. Competitors should focus on providing high-quality services as the award criteria prioritise quality at 20% and price at 80%. Companies capable of integrating community benefits, such as job creation and training initiatives, will be particularly well-suited to bid, aligning with Argyll and Bute Council's commitment to maximising community impact through its procurement activities.

## 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=SEP332554 |
| 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 | £843,352 |

## 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=SEP332554
- 1 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327061

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327061
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1311N - 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=SEP332554
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1311N - 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-r6ebe6-0000552239
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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