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title: "Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute - 2019-2024"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566357"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-26"
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# Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute - 2019-2024

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566357

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute - 2019-2024" has been awarded by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, Scotland. This procurement falls under the services industry category and the process was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was signed on 25 February 2019 and is valued at £8,125,384. The contract covers transport services in the Cowal and Bute areas and is classified under various CPV codes, indicating the specific service categories involved.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with expertise in school and local transportation services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of demonstrating quality service alongside competitive pricing, as the award criteria emphasise a 20% focus on quality and 80% on price. Companies will also benefit from the potential for contract renewals in 2024 and 2025, encouraging sustained engagement with the buying organisation.

## Notice

Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Cowal and Bute.

### Lot Information

Provision of School and Local Transport on Bute

Provision of School and Local Transport on Bute.

Renewal: Contract subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal

Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute

Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute.

Renewal: Contract is subjsect to annual renewals in 202024 and 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346723 |
| 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 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Contract could be extended by two further years, renwals will be considered in the years 2024-2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,125,384 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | TLM Scotland, 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 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346723
- 18 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340540

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340540
  Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute - 2019-2024 - Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Cowal and Bute.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346723
  Provision of School and Local Transport in Cowal and Bute - 2019-2024 - Provision of School and Local Transport Services in Cowal and Bute.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566357
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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