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Contract Notice

Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025

  • First published: 28 April 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0505d2
Published by:
Angus Council
Authority ID:
AA21007
Publication date:
28 April 2025
Deadline date:
22 May 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Angus Council

Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Forfar

DD8 1AN

UK

Telephone: +44 3452777778

E-mail: PLNtransport@angus.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM71

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.angus.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025

Reference number: AC/25/020/INF

II.1.2) Main CPV code

34121000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

A/12 Mains of Fowlis R/E to Liff Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

A/44 Bonnyton Road at Myrelands R/E to Auchterhouse Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

B/4 Muirside House R/E to Rosemount Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

B/5 A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

B/5a A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

B/11 A/90 Balnabreich R/E to Maisondieu Primary School.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

B/14 Old Montrose Farm R/E to Ferryden Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 01/07/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

B/15 East Pittendriech Cottages R/E to Maisondieu Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 01/07/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary Schools

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

B/22 Ballochy Farm R/E to Montrose Academy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

B/23 A934/Fullerton House R/E to Montrose Academy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

K/21 Websters High School (Fridays) to A926/Milton of Ruthven

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

F/7 Bonnyton R/E to Forfar Academy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 19

II.2.1) Title

ASD/1 Roods Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 21

II.2.1) Title

ASD/7 Kingspark School to Prosen Road Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 22

II.2.1) Title

ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 23

II.2.1) Title

ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 24

II.2.1) Title

ASP/15 Strathmore Gardens, Newtyle to Webster's High School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 25

II.2.1) Title

ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose Academy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 26

II.2.1) Title

ASP/31 Rossie School to Southesk Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 27

II.2.1) Title

ASP/32 Dubton Station Cottage to Lochside Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

60120000

60130000

60140000

60170000

60171000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 19/08/2025

End: 30/06/2028

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Operators are required to have a PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence/Taxi/Private Hire Car licence at the time of submitting their tender.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Must meet Angus Council's Insurance Requirements

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

It is a requirement that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract the types of insurance detailed below:

Employers Liability Insurance to the extent of at least GBP10m per claim and unlimited in total.

Public Liability Insurance to the extent of at least GBP5m per claim and unlimited in total.

Motor Insurance - minimum indemnity limits: for the loss of life or personal injury unlimited; for damage to property GBP10m per claim and unlimited in total.

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

Bus company bidders must declare that they have passed the financial standing test of the Traffic Commissioner and have a PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence.


Minimum level(s) of standards required:

Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number.

Taxi/Private Hire

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Bus company bidders must declare that they have passed the financial standing test of the Traffic Commissioner and have a PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence.


Minimum level(s) of standards required:

Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number.

Taxi/Private Hire

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 22/05/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 23/05/2025

Local time: 12:00

Place:

Angus House, Silvie Way, Forfar DD8 1AN

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

Authorised officers of Angus Council

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

School conveyance contracts generally tendered on 3 year rolling basis

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:

It is not thought to be feasible for operators to offer community benefits in a tender of this nature. This does not however prohibit operators from voluntarily offering such benefits but would be outwith the requirements of this contract.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796500.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

(SC Ref:796500)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=796500

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 3XD

UK

Telephone: +44 1314443300

E-mail: enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

22/04/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
34121000 Buses and coaches Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
60171000 Hire of passenger cars with driver Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver Road transport services
60140000 Non-scheduled passenger transport Road transport services
60112000 Public road transport services Road transport services
60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services Road transport services
60120000 Taxi services Road transport services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
PLNtransport@angus.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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