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title: "SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797137"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797137

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council successfully completed the procurement process for the "School and Local Transport Services - Jura". The contract, awarded through an open procedure, involves the provision of safe and secure transport services on the Isle of Jura. This award stage follows the earlier tendering phase, with the tender having been issued on 24 April 2025 and concluding on 26 May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £907,589.14, was signed on 9 July 2025 and is currently active. The industry category is services, specifically focusing on general public transport services, and the project location is within the UKM63 region of Scotland. The buyer, Argyll and Bute Council, managed this process with the intent to enhance local transport infrastructure on the Isle of Jura, demonstrating a commitment to community development in local public services.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in school and local transport services. Businesses with a focus on secure and efficient transport systems may find this sector within Argyll and Bute advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the winning supplier, Garelochhead Coaches, stand well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the project's local nature and scale. While the primary contract has been awarded, subcontracting opportunities, such as taxi services, exist, with a provision for 6% subcontracting. This setting encourages collaborative ventures and partnerships within the region, fostering economic growth and expanding operational reach in public transport services.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura.

### 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 Jura. See attached tender documents for full details.

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=JUL534449 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 or 7 years from award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £907,589 |

## 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 | GARELOCHHEAD COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534449
- 24 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528929

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528929&idx=1
  24th April 2025 - Invite to Tender Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528929&idx=2
  24th April 2025 - Pricing & Capacity Template - Jura
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528929&idx=3
  24th April 2025 - Route Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528929&idx=4
  24th April 2025 - Route Spec B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528929&idx=5
  24th April 2025 - Community Benefits Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528929
  SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534449
  SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Jura.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797137

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