---
title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1430L"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552244"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-05"
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# Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1430L

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552244

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the "Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1430L" initiated by Argyll and Bute Council. This contract falls under the services category and is located in the Lorn area of Argyll and Bute, UK. Currently at the Award stage, the process concluded with a contract signed on 15 October 2018, with a total value of £395,014. The procurement used an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process where electronic submissions were accepted.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can deliver quality service and community benefits. Potential competitors should have experience in providing school transport, familiarity with council requirements, and the capacity to contribute to local community initiatives, which Argyll and Bute Council actively seeks from its suppliers. Additionally, companies capable of offering additional social, economic, and environmental benefits will likely have a competitive advantage in securing this contract.

## 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.

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=NOV336447 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 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 | £395,014 |

## 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

- 5 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336447
- 1 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327062

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327062
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1430L - 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=NOV336447
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Lorn - 1430L - 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-r6ebe6-0000552244
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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