--- title: "Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-27" --- # Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025 Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by Angus Council, involves a tender for the supply of school transport services scheduled for 2025. The procurement is categorised under the education sector, with the delivery location specified in Angus, UKM71 region. The tender, identified as AC/25/020/INF, is in the award stage with contracts signed on 22 July 2025. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, fitting into the main procurement category of goods. Key tender lots cover various school routes within the region, and the tender value is approximately £5 million GBP. Interested businesses were required to submit their electronic responses by 22 May 2025, with the contract active period commencing on 19 August 2025 and potentially extending on an annual basis for up to two years post-2028. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of handling school transport requirements. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are notably well-placed to participate, given that all awarded suppliers, including Scotblue Ltd, Smith and Sons Coaches, and others, fall under this enterprise scale. The open procedure enables competitive bidding, fostering inclusivity among these businesses. For growing firms, the contract offers not only financial growth through continuous prospects of annual renewal but also industry recognition and establishment in regional transport service provision. Bidders are expected to demonstrate adequate Technical, Suitability, and Economic criteria, including necessary licensing and insurance standards, ensuring the candidates are well-equipped to manage the services effectively. The procurement does not impose community benefit requirements, which may open avenues for voluntary contributions by participating businesses aiming to enhance their community engagement. ## Notice Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish ### Lot Information A/12 Mains of Fowlis R/E to Liff Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. A/44 Bonnyton Road at Myrelands R/E to Auchterhouse Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/4 Muirside House R/E to Rosemount Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/5 A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/5a A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School. Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/11 A/90 Balnabreich R/E to Maisondieu Primary School. Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/14 Old Montrose Farm R/E to Ferryden Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/15 East Pittendriech Cottages R/E to Maisondieu Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary Schools Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/22 Ballochy Farm R/E to Montrose Academy Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. B/23 A934/Fullerton House R/E to Montrose Academy Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/21 Websters High School (Fridays) to A926/Milton of Ruthven Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. F/7 Bonnyton R/E to Forfar Academy Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/1 Roods Kirriemuir to Kingspark School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASD/7 Kingspark School to Prosen Road Kirriemuir to Kingspark School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/15 Strathmore Gardens, Newtyle to Webster's High School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose Academy Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/31 Rossie School to Southesk Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. ASP/32 Dubton Station Cottage to Lochside Primary School Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025 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=MAR552626 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | School conveyance contracts generally tendered on 3 year rolling basis | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,973,795 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 9 | | Supplier names | 64 TRANSFER; FAIRWAY TRAVEL (SCOTLAND; K M TAXIS; KASHIF RIAZ T/A RK TAXIS FORFAR; MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON; SCOTBLUE; SHORTS TRAVEL; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552626 - 22 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528763 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528763&idx=1 22nd April 2025 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528763&idx=2 22nd April 2025 - School Terms and holidays - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528763 Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025 - Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552626 Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025 - Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. 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/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000796500. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796500.json.