--- title: "Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1314E" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-26" --- # Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1314E Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Argyll and Bute Council, seeking tenders for the "Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1314E." This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Lorn, UK. The tender was initiated via an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, having successfully been awarded to David Wishart. The bid submission deadline was on 27 August 2018, and the contract, valued at £96,000, was signed on 25 September 2018, with a contract duration running from 14 October 2018 to 14 October 2023, with potential extensions until 2025 based on performance. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in transportation services, particularly those that can provide school transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector can particularly benefit, given that the awarded tender was secured by an SME. This presents an opportunity for similar businesses looking to expand their service offerings or establish partnerships with local authorities, leveraging their capabilities in the education transport sector to enhance their market presence. ## Notice Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn. Options: Annual increases in 2023 and 2024. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years until 2025 at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332270 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £96,000 | ## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; DAVID WISHART | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport ## Release History - 26 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332270 - 3 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326975 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326975&idx=1 3rd August 2018 - 1 ITT - 1314E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326975&idx=2 3rd August 2018 - 2 Pricing & Capacity Template - 1314E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326975&idx=3 3rd August 2018 - Argyll and Bute Council Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326975&idx=4 3rd August 2018 - Forms - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326975&idx=5 3rd August 2018 - Route Specifications - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326975 Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1314E - Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332270 Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1314E - Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552390 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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