---
title: "Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1349H"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552392"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-26"
---

# Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1349H

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552392

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is leading the procurement for the "Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn" under an open procedure. The tender process is currently active and has a bid opening date set for 27th August 2018. Delivery is primarily in the Lorn area of the UK, specifically within the UKM6 region. The awarded contract value is £75,704, and it is associated with the services category, particularly focusing on general public services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transport companies, especially those with experience in managing school transport services. Given that Craig of Campbeltown Ltd has successfully secured the contract, it demonstrates the viability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in such public procurement activities. Interested businesses should assess their capability to meet the specific requirements set by the council, as well as consider potential future opportunities for contract extensions beyond 2023.

## 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=SEP332273 |
| 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 | £75,704 |

## 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=SEP332273
- 3 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326977

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326977&idx=6
  20th August 2018 - 1349 Rev Sub Revised following Question raised.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326977&idx=5
  3rd August 2018 - Route Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326977&idx=1
  3rd August 2018 - 1 ITT - 1349H
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326977&idx=2
  3rd August 2018 - 2 Pricing & Capacity Template - 1349H
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326977&idx=3
  3rd August 2018 - Argyll and Bute Council Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326977&idx=4
  3rd August 2018 - Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326977
  Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1349H - Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332273
  Provision of School Transport Services in Lorn 1349H - 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-r6ebe6-0000552392
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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