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title: "Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806929"
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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 and Local Transport Services - Tiree

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806929

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Argyll and Bute Council, a regional or local authority, involves the provision of school and local transport services in Tiree. This contract is categorized under general public services and falls within the industry category of service contracts. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The process has reached the award and contract stages as of September 2025, with key dates including contract signings on 14th August and 15th September 2025. The services are to be delivered in the Isle of Tiree, Argyll and Bute, under CPV code 60000000. The notices were reviewed by Oban Sheriff Court, serving as the review body.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for businesses specialized in transport services, particularly those that can deliver quality service while managing costs effectively, as the award criteria highlight a 75% emphasis on pricing and a 25% focus on quality. This procurement is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as illustrated by the successful bids from AJ MACLEAN and JOHN KENNEDY, both SMEs operating in regional locales. Participating businesses can expand their reach and enhance their portfolio by securing contracts valued at over £360,000 and £491,000, respectively, under an active status. The open procurement method encourages wider participation, offering a significant growth opportunity for regional transport service providers looking to engage with public contracts.

## Notice

Provision of safe and secure school and local transport in Tiree

### Lot Information

1129N

The main elements of the School Transport Service are: - To transport children to and from school safely and timeously; - To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; and - To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service. The main elements of the Local Transport Service are: - To provide local bus services in Tiree; and - To transport persons safely.

1130N

The main elements of the School Transport Service are: - To transport children to and from school safely and timeously; - To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; and - To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service. The main elements of the Local Transport Service are: - To provide local bus services in Tiree; and - To transport persons safely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539187 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £851,433 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AJ MACLEAN; JOHN KENNEDY |

## 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=SEP539187

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539187
  Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree - Provision of safe and secure school and local transport in Tiree

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806929

## Provenance

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