--- title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-12" --- # Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P) Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802580.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council, a regional or local authority in Lochgilphead, recently completed a procurement process under the open procedure to provide school transport services in Mid Argyll. The process, identified as tender 1506P, was classified under the services category with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process moved from tender issuance on 25th June 2025, through to its award on the 12th of August 2025. This school transport project aims to ensure safe and reliable transportation services and is part of a larger ongoing commitment from Argyll and Bute Council to enhance general public services. The awarded contract, valued at £97,470, was granted to A & D Stewart Taxis, a local SME, and this contract remains active. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs within the transport industry, to collaborate with local authorities towards providing essential public services. With a strong emphasis on both quality (25%) and cost-effectiveness (75%) in the tender evaluation criteria, companies that excel in delivering high-standard transportation within competitive pricing levels are well-positioned to succeed in similar procurement processes. Given the potential for contract renewals and the inclusion of community benefits, this type of opportunity could lead to sustained business growth and engagement with the local community over several years. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll Renewal: 3.9.2 The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536833 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Aug 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 | £97,470 | ## 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 | A & D STEWART TAXIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536833 - 25 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533229 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533229&idx=1 25th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender for the Provision of School Transport Services, Mid Argyll - 1506P - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533229&idx=2 25th June 2025 - Response to the ITT for the Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll, 1506P - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533229&idx=3 25th June 2025 - Route Spec - 1506P - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533229&idx=4 25th June 2025 - Pricing Schedule - Pricing and Capacity - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533229&idx=5 25th June 2025 - Community Benefit Clauses - Guidance for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533229 Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P) - 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=AUG536833 Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll (1506P) - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school 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-r6ebe6-0000802580 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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