--- title: "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-26" --- # Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025 Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025" was issued by Angus Council, based in Forfar, UKM71. This tender falls under the industry category of General Public Services, focusing on providing contracted local bus services in the Angus region. The procurement stage concluded with the award announcement on 26th February 2026. The open procedure allowed operators to bid for multiple lots, with the tender divided into separate routes across Angus and Dundee city centre. The procurement was initiated on 14th February 2025, with submissions accepted electronically until the closing deadline on 21st March 2025 at 12:00 PM. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation industry, particularly those specialising in passenger service vehicles. Large bus service providers like Stagecoach East Scotland, which was awarded several lots, demonstrated strong competition. Companies well-versed in environmental management and cost-effective solutions are likely to thrive in bidding. Moreover, the capacity for bids on numerous lots allows for scalability and expansion into new regional markets, driving business growth and increased service footprint. The requirement for a PSV Operators Licence and robust insurance coverage ensures only competent operators can partake, ensuring quality and reliability in service provision. ## 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 25001 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell Provision of bus service linking Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell. Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25002 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25003 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded 25001 - 25003 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25004 Dundee city centre - Monifieth Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25005 Dundee city centre - Monifieth Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years 25006 Dundee city centre - Monifieth Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded 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=FEB550406 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 May 2025 | | Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | April 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,406,028 | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550406 - 14 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523985 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523985&idx=1 17th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523985&idx=2 17th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523985 Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025 - 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=FEB550406 Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025 - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=476904 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=606446 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=606446 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732.json.