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title: "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640136"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640136

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## Summary

Angus Council has awarded a contract for the supply of local bus services between Arbroath and Montrose. The buying organisation, Angus Council, is located at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, UKM71, and the industry category is General Public Services. This procurement process has reached the Award stage with the contract awarded to Stagecoach East Scotland for the provision of daily bus services on the A651 route. The contract was signed on 24th November 2021, and is valued at GBP209,799.72. The services will cover the delivery location of Angus with the delivery address in UKM71. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main category of procurement is services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in public transportation services. With the opportunity to compete for multiple lots under this tender, smaller operators with a PSV Operator Licence can potentially bid for weekday, weekend, or daily operations. Companies with strong capabilities in environmental management stand to benefit from the quality criteria weighted in the tender. Overall, this contract opens avenues for business growth by securing long-term service agreements with a reputable local authority, fostering stable revenue streams and an enterprise reputation in the public sector. Businesses with experience in large-scale transport services, such as Stagecoach East Scotland, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services between Arbroath and Montrose. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

### Lot Information

A651 Arbroath - Montrose (Daily)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

Renewal: This lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

A652 Arbroath - Montrose (Mondays to Fridays)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

Renewal: This lot may be extended on an annual basis for a maximum of 2 years.

A653 Arbroath - Montrose (Saturdays)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

Renewal: This lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to 2 further years.

A654 Arbroath - Montrose (Sundays)

This lot is for the provision of daily services. Operators should be aware that Angus Council are seeking options from the services referred to below and not all Lots may be awarded. A651 Daily A652 Weekdays A653 Saturdays A654 Sundays. The total value of the lots if awarded is estimated at GBP70000 if the option to extend is taken up.

Renewal: This lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523991 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 26 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | January 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £209,799 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL |
| Locality | FORFAR |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 1AX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523991
- 29 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403362

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403362&idx=1
  21st January 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC403362&idx=2
  21st January 2021 - Amended Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403362
  Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021 - Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services between Arbroath and Montrose. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523991
  Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for April 2021 - Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services between Arbroath and Montrose. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=487680
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/session/index.asp
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640136

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