--- title: "Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-01" --- # Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M) Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to contract with a transport operator to provide safe and secure school and local transport services on the Isle of Mull. The tender is titled "Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M, 1109M & 1190M)" and has a value of £2,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 12th July 2024. The award period starts on the same day. The buying organisation is based in Lochgilphead, UK, and the tender is categorised under services. Businesses interested in this opportunity should focus on the transport sector and have expertise in delivering school transport services to compete effectively. This tender by the Argyll and Bute Council presents a growth opportunity for transport operators looking to expand their services to the Isle of Mull. Companies with experience in providing safe and reliable school transport services, with capabilities to meet the quality criteria like capacity and price, are well-suited to participate. The contract has a long duration of 5-7 years post-award, offering stability for businesses aiming at long-term service provision. Electronic submission is mandatory, including electronic payment and ordering capabilities. Community benefits are integral to this tender, ensuring social value delivery alongside service provision, aligning with the Scottish Government's procurement policies. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the isle of Mull. 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=OCT515234 | | 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 | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,831,404 | ## 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 | CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515234 - 12 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507359 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507359&idx=5 12th June 2024 - Pricing schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507359&idx=6 12th June 2024 - Community Benefits Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507359&idx=2 12th June 2024 - TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507359&idx=3 12th June 2024 - TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507359&idx=4 12th June 2024 - TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507359&idx=1 12th June 2024 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507359 Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M) - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515234 Provision of School & Local Transport on Mull (1108M,1109M &1190M) - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on the Isle of Mull. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769269 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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