--- title: "Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is inviting tenders for the provision of school and local transport services within the areas of Oban and Lorn. This procurement falls under the services category, with the procurement taking place through an open procedure. The key procurement milestone includes an updated tender deadline of 17th June 2026, with bids to be opened on the same day. The contract is expected to commence on 17th August 2026 and will run until 28th June 2031, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to satisfactory performance. The opportunity is situated in the region of Argyll and Bute, classified under CPV code 60000000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport operators seeking to expand within the UK services sector, particularly in the realm of public transportation. Companies with expertise in providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport services, and capable of handling both school and local transport requirements, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The council is seeking operators with robust capacity and cost-effective pricing strategies, highlighted by the 75% emphasis on pricing in the award criteria. Moreover, businesses able to comply with electronic submission and invoicing practices will find themselves particularly well-aligned with the contract's requirements, offering an essential step towards long-term contractual partnerships with the council. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport services within Oban and Lorn. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport services within Oban and Lorn. Options: Where specific journeys within the TS1A documents (timetables) are identified as optional or subject to Council approval, the Tenderer shall provide separate and clearly identifiable prices for those journeys as detailed in Part 3: Specification and the Pricing Schedule. Prices for these services shall be submitted in addition to the core Contract price and must not be incorporated into the base price for the Contract unless explicitly instructed. The Council reserves the right, at Contract Award stage or at any point during the Contract Period, to: - Include all, some or none of the separately priced journeys; - Instruct their commencement or cessation; or - Vary the scope of the Contract accordingly, without this giving rise to any entitlement to compensation beyond the agreed prices submitted for those services. Renewal: The contract end date (28/06/2031) is indicative only and is expected to occur immediately after schools close for the summer in 2031. The Contract may be extended for a further period of up to two (2) years at the Council's discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and following agreement with the Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557918 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 28 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | 4 years and 8 months or 6 years and 8 months from award. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557918 - 15 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555950 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=12 12th June 2026 - 1311P TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=23 12th June 2026 - 1311P TS1A v2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=10 12th June 2026 - 1310S TS1A. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=22 12th June 2026 - 1310S TS1A v2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=8 12th June 2026 - 1308Q TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=21 12th June 2026 - 1308Q TS1A v2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=4 12th June 2026 - 1304N TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=20 12th June 2026 - 1304N TS1A v2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=3 12th June 2026 - 1303N TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=19 12th June 2026 - 1303N TS1A v2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=5 15th May 2026 - 1307 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=6 15th May 2026 - 1307N TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=7 15th May 2026 - 1308 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=9 15th May 2026 - 1310 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=11 15th May 2026 - 1311 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=13 15th May 2026 - 1325 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=14 15th May 2026 - 1325T TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=15 15th May 2026 - 1430 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=16 15th May 2026 - 1430M TS1A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=17 15th May 2026 - Community Benefits - Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=18 15th May 2026 - Pricing & Capacity - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=1 15th May 2026 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555950&idx=2 15th May 2026 - 1303 SS1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555950 Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport services within Oban and Lorn. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831923 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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