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title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801573"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801573

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll" to ensure safe and reliable transport for school children and local residents. The procurement, categorised under the "services" industry with a CPV code of 60000000, involved an open procedure that started with a tender phase and progressed to the award of contracts. The process culminated in the signing of contracts on 15th September 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process. The awarded contracts for lots numbered 1501L, 1507P, 1509N, 1510L, and 1559G, were valued at significant monetary figures and were aimed at providing services within the Mid Argyll region.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for large training and logistics operators like Craig of Campbeltown Ltd to expand within the Scottish local transport industry. The contract’s focus on quality (25%) and price (75%) suggests opportunities for competitive pricing strategies alongside maintaining high service standards. Operators capable of providing secure transport solutions with potential for renewal after 5-7 years stand to gain from this long-term partnership envisaged by the council, allowing for sustained business growth. The project is particularly suited for businesses with the capacity to manage large-scale transport operations, including electronic submission facilities and proficiency in meeting community benefit requirements.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll.

### Lot Information

1507P

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

1501L

Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

1509N

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

1510L

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

1559G

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.

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=SEP539216 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 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 | £3,758,267 |

## 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, 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

- 15 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539216
- 12 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532429

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=15
  16th June 2025 - Updated to reflect change in "Title".
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=17
  16th June 2025 - Updated to reflect change in "Title".
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=16
  16th June 2025 - Specification for Local Transport Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=14
  13th June 2025 - Proposed Lease Agreement of Council Bus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=1
  12th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=2
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1501L SS1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=3
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1501L TS1A v!
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=4
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1507P SS1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=5
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1507P TS1A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=6
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1509N SS1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=7
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1509N TS1A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=8
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1510L SS1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=9
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1510L TS1A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=10
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1559G SS1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=11
  12th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1559G TS1A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=12
  12th June 2025 - Pricing and Capacity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532429&idx=13
  12th June 2025 - ABC Community Benefits Clauses, Guidance for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532429
  Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539216
  Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801573

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