Official UK procurement notice
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Authority: Angus Council (Local council)
What is being bought20 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 (20)Procurement structure
20 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1A/16 Hallys Garage to Murroes Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #2AC/2 Montrose Academy to D&A College ArbroathAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #3AC/3 Forfar Academy to D&A College ArbroathRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #4AC/5 Carnoustie High School to D&A College ArbroathRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #5AC/6 Carnoustie High School to D&A College ArbroathAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #6AC/8 Lindsay Street Kirriemuir to D&A College ArbroathAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #7AC/9 Monifieth High School to D&A College ArbroathRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #8AC/10 Monifieth High School to D&A College ArbroathAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #9B/9 Huntlyhill R/E to Stracathro Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #10K/3 Glenprosen Village to Cortachy Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #11K/13 Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #12K/13a Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary SchoolRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #13K/23 Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #14K/23a Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High SchoolRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #15ASD/1 Milne’s Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #16ASD/2 Rossie Street Arbroath to Kingspark SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #17ASD/6 Callander Drive Forfar to Kingspark SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #18ASD/8 Newry Green Strathmartine to Kingspark SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #19ASP/11 Kirklea Milton Carmyllie to Arbroath High School and Inverbrothock Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026
Lot #20ASP/12 Seafield Road Arbroath to Arbroath High School and Ladyloan Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 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.
8 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
- 23 Apr 2026, 16:14 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Jul 2026, 16:28 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 May 2026 – …
- Authority reference
AC/26/08/INF- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-064385- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689f5Find 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:836928)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
25 May 2026 → 18 Aug 2026 · 4 dates- Submission deadline144 days ago25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened144 days ago25 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Notice published100 days ago8 Jul 2026, 16:28 BST
- Contract starts60 days ago18 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete8 Jul 2026, 16:28 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast5 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
AC/2 Montrose Academy to D&A College Arbroath · Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £64,600
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
ASD/2 Rossie Street Arbroath to Kingspark School · Red Line Coaches LimitedSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £276,450
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
ASD/8 Newry Green Strathmartine to Kingspark School · 64 TRANSFER LTDSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £102,600
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
ASP/11 Kirklea Milton Carmyllie to Arbroath High School and Inverbrothock Primary School · Scotblue LtdSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £261,250
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
A/16 Hallys Garage to Murroes Primary School · 64 TRANSFER LTDSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £64,600
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
AC/6 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath · Shorts Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £40,850
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
AC/8 Lindsay Street Kirriemuir to D&A College Arbroath · Shorts Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £76,000
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
AC/10 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath · Shorts Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £38,000
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
B/9 Huntlyhill R/E to Stracathro Primary School
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £213,750
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
K/3 Glenprosen Village to Cortachy Primary School
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £161,500
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
K/13 Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary School
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £304,000
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
K/23 Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High School
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £361,000
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
ASD/1 Milne’s Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark School
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2026
- Value
- £254,600
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
ASP/12 Seafield Road Arbroath to Arbroath High School and Ladyloan Primary School · Red Line Coaches LimitedSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2024
- Value
- £255,550
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
ASD/6 Callander Drive Forfar to Kingspark School · Z & H Travel LtdSME
- Signed
- 24 Jun 2021
- Value
- £236,075
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2028
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · A/16 Hallys Garage to Murroes Primary School | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 2 · AC/2 Montrose Academy to D&A College Arbroath | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 5 · AC/6 Carnoustie High School to D&A College Arbroath | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 6 · AC/8 Lindsay Street Kirriemuir to D&A College Arbroath | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 8 · AC/10 Monifieth High School to D&A College Arbroath | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 9 · B/9 Huntlyhill R/E to Stracathro Primary School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 10 · K/3 Glenprosen Village to Cortachy Primary School | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 11 · K/13 Hilton of Fern Cottages R/E to Tannadice Primary School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 13 · K/23 Castle Street Hall Newtyle to Websters High School | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 15 · ASD/1 Milne’s Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 16 · ASD/2 Rossie Street Arbroath to Kingspark School | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 17 · ASD/6 Callander Drive Forfar to Kingspark School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 18 · ASD/8 Newry Green Strathmartine to Kingspark School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 19 · ASP/11 Kirklea Milton Carmyllie to Arbroath High School and Inverbrothock Primary School | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 20 · ASP/12 Seafield Road Arbroath to Arbroath High School and Ladyloan Primary 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
7 commercial parties on the notice- 64 TRANSFER LTDAwarded supplier
- Fairway Travel (Scotland) LimitedAwarded supplier
- Red Line Coaches LimitedAwarded supplier
- Scotblue 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.