---
title: "Provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750171"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-23"
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# Provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750171

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond to Garelochhead Coaches. The contract was valued at £3,990,132.14 GBP and was signed on April 11, 2024. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is currently active. The Council's address is Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM63, PA31 8RT. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This contract falls under the services category.

This tender for the provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond by the Argyll and Bute Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of providing safe and reliable school and public transport services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract, valued at £4,200,000.0 GBP, is currently open for submission electronically until February 9, 2024. The tender aims to enhance school transport services in the Helensburgh & Lomond area, promoting responsible behaviour and maintaining high service standards. Interested parties should visit the Council's website for more details.

## Notice

Provision of School Transport Services in the Helensburgh & Lomond area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of School Transport Services in the Helensburgh & Lomond area. Aim of Service: The main elements of the School Transport Service are: (a)To transport children to and from school safely and timeously; (b)To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; (c)To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503656 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | £4,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,990,132 |

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARELOCHHEAD COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503656
- 10 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496167
- 13 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492474

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496167&idx=3
  7th February 2024 - Price and Capacity Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496167&idx=5
  7th February 2024 - Updated Price and Capacity Template H&Lv0.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496167&idx=4
  10th January 2024 - Community Benefits Clauses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496167&idx=1
  10th January 2024 - ITT Helensburgh & Lomond
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496167&idx=2
  10th January 2024 - Helensburgh and Lomond Combined Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492474
  Provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond - Argyll & Bute Council intends to initiate a procurement process for the provision of School & Local transport. This notice serves as an early announcement to inform potential suppliers about the upcoming tender opportunity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496167
  Provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport in the Helensburgh & Lomond area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503656
  Provision of School & Local Transport in Helensburgh & Lomond - Provision of School Transport Services in the Helensburgh & Lomond area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750171

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