Official UK procurement notice
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Authority: Angus Council (Local council)
What is being bought24 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish
CPV: Buses and coaches · Hire of passenger cars with driver · Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver · Non-scheduled passenger transport · Public road transport services · Special-purpose road passenger-transport services · Taxi services
Lots and requirements (24)Procurement structure
24 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1A/3 A923/Balshando to Birkhill PSRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #2A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PSAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #3A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PSAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #4A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PSAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #5A/16 A90/Windymill Farm R/E to Murroes PSRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #6A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PSAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #7A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HSCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #8A/34a Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HSRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #9A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #10A/35a Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School.Renewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #11A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School.AwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #12A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HSCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #13A/39 Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.Renewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #14A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.CancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #15A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HSCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #16A/41 Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.Renewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #17A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.AwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #18A/42 Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School.Renewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #19A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #20A/43 Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.Renewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #21A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.AwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #22F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar AcademyAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #23ASD/1 Milne’s Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark SchoolRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
Lot #24ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
12 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Suitability
Operators are required to have a PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence/Taxi/Private Hire Car licence at the time of submitting their tender.
- Economic & financial standing
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: Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number. Taxi/Private Hire - Technical & professional ability
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: Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number. Taxi/Private Hire
- Price carries 10 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 1 point.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 11 Sept 2025, 16:14 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Dec 2025, 15:18 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 27 Oct 2025 – …
- Authority reference
AC/25/059/INF- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085912- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598daFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Publisher note: 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:819398)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 24 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 27 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
24 Oct 2025 → 7 Jan 2026 · 4 dates- Submission deadline357 days ago24 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened354 days ago27 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published297 days ago23 Dec 2025, 15:18 GMT
- Contract starts282 days ago7 Jan 2026
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete23 Dec 2025, 15:18 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 · A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS1 award | |||
| Shorts Travel LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS1 award | |||
| Z & H Travel LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS1 award | |||
| JP Mini Coaches LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS1 award | |||
| JP Mini Coaches LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 11 · A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School.1 award | |||
| Moffat & Williamson LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 17 · A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.1 award | |||
| Moffat & Williamson LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 19 · A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School1 award | |||
| Shorts Travel LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 21 · A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.1 award | |||
| Moffat & Williamson LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 22 · F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy1 award | |||
| JP Mini Coaches LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 24 · ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School1 award | |||
| Z & H Travel LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
5 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS · Shorts Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £204,655
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School. · Moffat & Williamson LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £228,140
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School · Shorts Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £208,010
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy · JP Mini Coaches LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £201,300
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School · Z & H Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £123,800
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School. · Moffat & Williamson LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £228,140
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS · Z & H Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £72,133
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS · JP Mini Coaches LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £194,590
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £197,945
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £214,720
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HS
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £224,785
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £228,140
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HS
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £228,140
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School. · Moffat & Williamson LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2024
- Value
- £228,140
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS · JP Mini Coaches LtdSME
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2020
- Value
- £228,140
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2027
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 3 · A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 4 · A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 6 · A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 7 · A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 9 · A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 11 · A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School. | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 12 · A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HS | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 14 · A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School. | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 15 · A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HS | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 17 · A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School. | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 19 · A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 21 · A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School. | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 22 · F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 24 · ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Scottish Courts and Tribunals ServiceReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
5 commercial parties on the notice- JP Mini Coaches LtdAwarded supplier
- Moffat & Williamson LtdAwarded supplier
- Shorts Travel LtdAwarded supplier
- Wisharts (Friockheim) LtdAwarded supplier
- Z & H Travel LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.