--- title: "Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-01" --- # Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is initiating a procurement process titled 'Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre,' which falls under the category of General Public Services. The procurement is set in the region of Argyll, UKM, with the council aiming to secure a transport operator to provide safe and secure school and local transport within Kintyre. This project is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 16 September 2024, with the awarding set to begin on the same day. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 GBP and will span 1800 days, with possibilities for renewal 5-7 years after the contract award. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public or school transport services. Ideal candidates would be companies with a strong track record in delivering secure and reliable transportation solutions. The project allows for electronic submissions and encourages community benefits, which can further enhance a company's profile and community engagement. Suppliers capable of meeting the quality and price criteria—25% and 75% weighting, respectively—are likely to be competitive for this contract. The tender process also supports electronic payments and invoicing, streamlining the operational aspects of the contract. ## Notice Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre. 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=OCT515238 | | 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 | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,074,870 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## 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=OCT515238 - 16 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512250 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512250&idx=1 16th August 2024 - Invite to Tender. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512250&idx=2 16th August 2024 - Price Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512250&idx=3 16th August 2024 - Route Specs. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512250&idx=4 16th August 2024 - Proposed lease agreement. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512250&idx=5 16th August 2024 - Community Benefits Guide. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512250 Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515238 Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre - Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775470 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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