Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
UK
Contact person: Annabel Travers
E-mail: annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll
Reference number: 1501L; 1507P; 1509N; 1510L; 1511K & 1559G
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 310 181.97
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
1501L
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Argyll
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 25
Price
/ Weighting:
75
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
1507P
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Argyll
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 25%
Price
/ Weighting:
75%
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
1509N
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Argyll
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 25%
Price
/ Weighting:
75%
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
1510L
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Argyll
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 25%
Price
/ Weighting:
75%
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
1559G
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Argyll
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 25%
Price
/ Weighting:
75%
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-031915
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: 1501L
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
Benmhor
Campbeltown
PA28 6DN
UK
Telephone: +44 1586559130
Fax: +44 1586552344
NUTS: UKM63
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 921 514.62
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: 1507P
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
Benmhor
Campbeltown
PA28 6DN
UK
Telephone: +44 1586559130
Fax: +44 1586552344
NUTS: UKM63
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 050 676.86
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: 1509N
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
Benmhor
Campbeltown
PA28 6DN
UK
Telephone: +44 1586559130
Fax: +44 1586552344
NUTS: UKM63
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 266 152.35
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: 1510L
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
Benmhor
Campbeltown
PA28 6DN
UK
Telephone: +44 1586559130
Fax: +44 1586552344
NUTS: UKM63
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 717 771.97
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: 1559G
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
Benmhor
Campbeltown
PA28 6DN
UK
Telephone: +44 1586559130
Fax: +44 1586552344
NUTS: UKM63
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 802 154.45
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Extra lot: 1511K
Lot Detail: To provide local bus services in Mid Argyll and to transport persons safely.
NUTS Code: UKM63
Date of conclusion of the contract: 15/09/2025
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Lot Value: 551911.74 GBP
Supplier: Craig of Campbeltown Ltd t/a West Coast Motors
Address: Benmhor, Saddell Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6DN
Tel: +440586559130
(SC Ref:807061)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriff Court
Oban
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/09/2025