---
title: "Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579444"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-19"
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# Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579444

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, with the initiative aimed at securing transport services for school children in the region. This open procurement process, initiated on 9th April 2019, is currently ongoing and will conclude on 13th May 2019 at 12:00 PM. The location covered by this tender includes the Isle of Islay in Argyll and Bute. The purchasing authority has classified this procurement under the services category, focusing on general public services, with specific relevance to transport.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for local transport companies and SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in school transport or similar logistics. Bidders are expected to demonstrate quality and cost-effectiveness, as the award criteria heavily weigh price at 80%, along with a focus on community benefits. Providers who can effectively engage in delivering tailored transport solutions, and those who are responsive to community needs, are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, which has the potential to enhance service delivery in the area while contributing to local economic growth.

## Notice

Provision of School Transport Services on Islay.

### Lot Information

Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - 1823L

Provision of School Transport on Islay.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - 1822L

Provision of school transport on Islay.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - 1817L

Provision of School Transport on Islay.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - 1824L

Provision of School Tranport on Islay.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - 1826L

Provision of School Transport on Islay.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2025 and 2026.

Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - 1828L

Provision of School Transport on Islay.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2024 and 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357966 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Contract could be extended by two further years, renwals will be considered in the years 2024-2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £605,509 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DAVID MCLELLAN; ISLAYMINIBUS&TAXIHIRE |

## 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
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357966
- 9 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351191

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351191
  Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - Provision of School Transport Services on Islay.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357966
  Provision of School Transport on Islay (2019-2024) - Provision of School Transport Services on Islay.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579444

## Provenance

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