---
title: "Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1320M"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552391"
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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 Transport Services in Lorn 1320M

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552391

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1320M", a public procurement process that falls under the services category. The tender is currently active and is conducted through an open procedure. The submission deadline is 27 August 2018 at 12:00 PM, with the contract expected to commence on 14 October 2018 and potentially extend until 14 October 2023. Interested suppliers must facilitate submissions electronically and can find relevant documents and updates through the council's public procurement portal.

This opportunity is well-suited for transport service providers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering school transport services in the specified region. The tendering process allows competitive bidders to position themselves favourably for future engagements, particularly as the contract includes options for two possible extensions in 2023 and 2024 based on satisfactory performance. Companies focused on educational transport solutions should consider submitting their proposals to engage in a long-term partnership with Argyll and Bute Council.

## Notice

Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn.

Options: Possible extensions 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=SEP332272 |
| 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 | £157,949 |

## 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; CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN |

## 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=SEP332272
- 3 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326976

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326976&idx=1
  3rd August 2018 - 1 ITT - 1320M
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326976&idx=2
  3rd August 2018 - 2 Pricing & Capacity Template - 1320M
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326976&idx=3
  3rd August 2018 - 1320M SS1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326976&idx=4
  3rd August 2018 - Argyll and Bute Council Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326976&idx=5
  3rd August 2018 - Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326976
  Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1320M - Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332272
  Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1320M - 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-r6ebe6-0000552391
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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