--- title: "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023 Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480.json) ## Summary Angus Council sought tenders for local bus services in the Angus region under an open procurement procedure, with the process divided into several lots starting from January 2023. As a regional or local authority, Angus Council envisioned improving public services by contracting bus routes linking Arbroath, Friockheim, Forfar, and Brechin under service code 60112000 (CPV). The tender was aimed at developing bus services within Arbroath and connecting to rural areas, with contracts signed in May 2023. The award stage concluded with certain routes successful, such as Stagecoach East Scotland securing routes A688 and A705, while Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd and JP Mini Coaches Ltd were awarded routes A694 and A698 respectively. The submission deadline was 3rd March 2023, and the procurement value was approximately £2,000,000, aimed at a contract duration from 2023 to 2026 with potential annual extensions for two years. This tender process offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing quality and cost-effective bus services. Larger operators like Stagecoach East Scotland, as well as SMEs such as Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd and JP Mini Coaches Ltd, demonstrated eligibility for these contracts, directing new routes and services within the Angus area. Businesses with a PSV Operators Licence or Special Restricted Licence and adequate insurance coverage were particularly suited to compete for these lots. The tender enabled businesses to leverage their service capabilities and geographic presence for sustained contract renewal and expansion, fostering competitive advantages driven by price and environmental management criteria. This structure facilitates various operators to bid, enhancing competitiveness and service deliverance potentially inspiring market entry and business diversification in public service transportation. ## Notice Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish. ### Lot Information A688 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A689 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A692 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A691 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A690 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A693 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A695 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A696 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A697 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A698 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A699 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A700 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A701 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A702 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A703 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A704 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A705 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A707 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A708 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A706 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A709 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A710 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A711 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years A712 Arbroath Town Services Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712 Renewal: 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=MAR551946 | | 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, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 May 2023 | | Contract period | 29 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | November 2023 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,778,546 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | JP MINI COACHES; STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551946 - 25 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469493 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469493&idx=1 2nd February 2023 - Invitation to Tender 2023 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469493&idx=3 2nd February 2023 - New timetable for A701 - A712. Three early am journeys added Mondays to Fridays on Timetables A & B - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469493&idx=2 1st February 2023 - New timetable for A701 - A712. Three early am journeys added Mondays to Fridays on Timetables A & B - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469493 Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023 - Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. 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=MAR551946 Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023 - Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. 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