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Contract Award Notice

Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025

  • First published: 28 March 2026
  • Last modified: 28 March 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0505d2
Published by:
Angus Council
Authority ID:
AA21007
Publication date:
28 March 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award 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 award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

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.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.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 4 640 000.00  GBP

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

Quality criterion: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

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.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-016312

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Old Railway Yard, St Fort, Newport On Tay, Fife

Wormit

DD6 8RG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 190 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Old Railway Yard, St Fort, Newport On Tay, Fife

Wormit

DD6 8RG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 142 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Scotblue Ltd

Douglas Road

Dundee

DD4 8JX

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 237 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smith and Sons Coaches

The Coach Depot, Woodside

Coupar Angus

PH13 9LW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 283 100.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fairway Travel (Scotland) Limited

10 Rosebank Lane

Forfar

DD8 2BG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 185 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School.

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shorts Travel Ltd

190 East High Street

Forfar

DD8 2HG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 171 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shorts Travel Ltd

190 East High Street

Forfar

DD8 2HG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 223 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

Station Road, Friockheim

Friockheim

DD11 4SF

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 294 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smith and Sons Coaches

The Coach Depot, Woodside

Coupar Angus

PH13 9LW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 297 360.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Title: B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary Schools

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Scotblue Ltd

Douglas Road

Dundee

DD4 8JX

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 237 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Title: B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shorts Travel Ltd

190 East High Street

Forfar

DD8 2HG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 188 100.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Title: B/22 Ballochy Farm R/E to Montrose Academy

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shorts Travel Ltd

190 East High Street

Forfar

DD8 2HG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 142 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 14

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shorts Travel Ltd

190 East High Street

Forfar

DD8 2HG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 199 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 15

Title: K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kashif Riaz t/a RK Taxis Forfar

1 Briar Grove

Forfar

DD8 1DQ

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 95 570.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 16

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

k m taxis

the steading south airlie sreet alyth

alyth

ph118ej

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 57 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 17

Title: K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fairway Travel (Scotland) Limited

10 Rosebank Lane

Forfar

DD8 2BG

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 166 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 18

Title: F/7 Bonnyton R/E to Forfar Academy

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kashif Riaz t/a RK Taxis Forfar

1 Briar Grove

Forfar

DD8 1DQ

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 48 165.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 21

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

64 TRANSFER LTD

341 , Craigie drive

Dundee

Dd47ue

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 185 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 22

Title: ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Scotblue Ltd

Douglas Road

Dundee

DD4 8JX

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 237 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 23

Title: ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

64 TRANSFER LTD

341 , Craigie drive

Dundee

Dd47ue

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 194 750.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 25

Title: ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose Academy

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Scotblue Ltd

Douglas Road

Dundee

DD4 8JX

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 237 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 27

Title: ASP/32 Dubton Station Cottage to Lochside Primary School

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

22/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Scotblue Ltd

Douglas Road

Dundee

DD4 8JX

UK

NUTS: UKM71

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 237 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

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.

(SC Ref:826647)

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

27/03/2026

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

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