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OCID:
Published by:: Angus Council
Authority ID:: AA21007
Publication date:: 24 April 2026
Deadline date:: 25 May 2026
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

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 Commencing August 2026

Reference number: AC/26/08/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/16 Hallys Garage to Murroes 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/2 Montrose Academy to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/3 Forfar Academy to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/5 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/6 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/8 Lindsay Street Kirriemuir to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/9 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

AC/10 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath

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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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/9 Huntlyhill R/E to Stracathro 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

K/3 Glenprosen Village to Cortachy 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

K/13 Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

K/13a Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

K/23 Castle Street Hall Newtyle 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

K/23a Castle Street Hall Newtyle 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

ASD/1 Milne’s Land 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

ASD/2 Rossie Street Arbroath 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

ASD/6 Callander Drive Forfar 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

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: 18

II.2.1) Title

ASD/8 Newry Green Strathmartine 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

ASP/11 Kirklea Milton Carmyllie to Arbroath High School and Inverbrothock 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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

ASP/12 Seafield Road Arbroath to Arbroath High School and Ladyloan 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 School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

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: 18/08/2026

End: 01/07/2029

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: 25/05/2026

Local time: 12:00

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

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: 25/05/2026

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: No

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=830103.

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:830103)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830103

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 3XD

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

23/04/2026

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

Further information

Date	Details
No further information has been uploaded.

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria