Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn
Estimated value
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services
Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
15 May 2026
Deadline 15 Jun 2026
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- 1303N; 1304N; 1307N; 1308Q; 1310S; 1311P; 1325T; 1430M
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 16 Aug 2026 to 28 Jun 2031
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.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 60000000
- Contract locations
- Scotland
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5% | quality | — |
| Environmental Initiatives | 5% | quality | — |
| Fleet and Maintenance | 5% | quality | — |
| Method Statement - Discipline on Vehicles | 4% | quality | — |
| Method Statement - Communications with Client | 4% | quality | — |
| Community Benefits | 2% | quality | — |
| Fair Work Practices | 0% | quality | — |
| Prompt Payment Performance | 0% | quality | — |
| — | 75% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 15 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Procedure
- Open procedure