---
title: "Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834427"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834427

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston," falling under the services category with CPV classification 60120000. The procurement method employed was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, due to the need for continuity in services for users with severe and/or complex needs. The process, initiated as a tender and now at the award and contract stages, was finalized with a contract signed on 1st May 2026. The contract, valued at £127,866.48, was awarded to Andy Gillespie T/A AG Taxis, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Irvine, UKM93. The procurement is located in North Ayrshire, and it adheres to the rules of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the transport services sector to secure long-term contracts with local government bodies. Companies with the capability to provide consistent and reliable transport services, particularly those familiar with requirements for individuals with specific needs, would be well-suited for similar procurements. By actively participating in tenders like these, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also gain stability through lasting partnerships with public sector organisations, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus,Stevenston

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

### Procurement Information

Service user has severe and/or complex needs and requires long term service provider continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558566 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,866 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDY GILLESPIE T/A AG TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558566

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558566
  Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston - Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus,Stevenston

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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