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title: "Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802684"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802684

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of school transport services on Colonsay under contract 1401N. The tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, has been awarded to supplier James Johnstone. The contract, valued at £116,246, was signed on the 18th of August 2025 following an open procedure. Bidders had until the 28th of July 2025 to electronically submit their proposals. Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, acted as the contracting authority, ensuring the process adhered to European legal standards. The procurement focused on securing a quality yet economically viable transport solution for local educational needs.

This opportunity offers transport businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, an excellent growth avenue by engaging with community-focused projects. The contract's emphasis on quality and competitive pricing presents a landscape suited for firms capable of delivering reliable transport services while incorporating community benefits. Potential bidders with a history of performance in the education sector and electronic service capabilities would find themselves well-suited to compete. Future renewals and additional opportunities could arise from the successful completion and satisfaction derived from this contract.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Colonsay.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 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=AUG537206 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £116,246 |

## 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 | JAMES JOHNSTONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537206
- 26 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533409&idx=2
  26th June 2025 - Response to ITT for the Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533409&idx=3
  26th June 2025 - Route Spec 1401N
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533409&idx=4
  26th June 2025 - Pricing Schedule - Pricing & Capacity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533409&idx=5
  26th June 2025 - Community Benefit Clauses - Guidance for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533409&idx=1
  26th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender for the Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533409
  Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N) - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Colonsay.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537206
  Provision of School Transport Services - Colonsay (1401N) - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Colonsay.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802684

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