--- title: "Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-29" --- # Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of School & Public Transport on Islay. The contract, worth £3,678,000, was awarded to B Mundell Ltd (Islay Coaches) on April 25, 2024. The procurement stage was concluded with the award notice, indicating successful completion of the process. This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport operators, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing safe and reliable transport services. The contract aims to transport children to and from school safely and timeously on the island of Islay. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor future similar tenders from the Argyll and Bute Council to identify potential business opportunities. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802K ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll & Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on the island of Islay. 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: Contract Duration: The contract duration will be for a period of 5 years from February 2024 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504041 | | 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 | 29 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2023 | | Award date | 25 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,447,247 | | Lots value | £3,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,678,000 | ## 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 | B MUNDELL LTD (ISLAY COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 29 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504041 - 19 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495133 - 21 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493134 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495133&idx=1 19th December 2023 - Invite to tender. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495133&idx=2 19th December 2023 - Tender Spec. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495133&idx=3 19th December 2023 - Tender Spec2. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495133&idx=4 19th December 2023 - Price and Capacity Return - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495133&idx=5 19th December 2023 - Community Benefits Guide. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493134 Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay. 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=DEC495133 Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802K - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504041 Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay - Argyll and Bute Council have contracted with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802K ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750498 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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