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Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn — Argyll and Bute Council | UKGovscan
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OPENTender notice · Argyll and Bute CouncilRef ocds-r6ebe6-0000831923
Provision of School & Local Transport Services, Oban & Lorn
The submission deadline passed on 15 Jun 2026, 1:00pm.
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.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Aug 2026 – Jun 2031
-
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Capacity5%
Price75%
Key Dates
Published
15 May 2026
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
15 June 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
17 August 2026 – 28 June 2031
Extension option
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 Councilâs discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and following agreement with the Contractor.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
–
Delivery location
UKM63
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Contract Term
4 years and 8 months or 6 years and 8 months from award.