Official UK procurement notice
Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025
Authority: Angus Council (Local council)
What is being bought26 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
- Recurrence: School conveyance contracts generally tendered on 3 year rolling basis
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 (26)Procurement structure
25 of 26 loaded on this pageShowing the first 25 of 26 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 26 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot.
Lot #1A/12 Mains of Fowlis R/E to Liff Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #2A/44 Bonnyton Road at Myrelands R/E to Auchterhouse Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #3B/4 Muirside House R/E to Rosemount Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #4B/5 A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #5B/5a A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary SchoolRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #6B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #7B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School.CancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #8B/11 A/90 Balnabreich R/E to Maisondieu Primary School.CancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #9B/14 Old Montrose Farm R/E to Ferryden Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #10B/15 East Pittendriech Cottages R/E to Maisondieu Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #11B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary SchoolsAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #12B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #13B/22 Ballochy Farm R/E to Montrose AcademyCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #14B/23 A934/Fullerton House R/E to Montrose AcademyCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #15K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #16K/21 Websters High School (Fridays) to A926/Milton of RuthvenCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #17K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High SchoolCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #18F/7 Bonnyton R/E to Forfar AcademyCancelledRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #19ASD/1 Roods Kirriemuir to Kingspark SchoolRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #20ASD/7 Kingspark School to Prosen Road Kirriemuir to Kingspark SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #21ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #22ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary SchoolAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #23ASP/15 Strathmore Gardens, Newtyle to Webster's High SchoolRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #24ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose AcademyAwardedRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
Lot #25ASP/31 Rossie School to Southesk Primary SchoolRenewal
Tender for the Supply of the Provision of School Transport Services 2025
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.
14 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
- Yes · School conveyance contracts generally tendered on 3 year rolling basis
- First published
- 22 Apr 2025, 15:57 BST
- Last source update
- 27 Mar 2026, 08:41 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 23 May 2025 – …
- Authority reference
AC/25/020/INF- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-028252- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505d2Find 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:826647)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 22 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 23 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Timeline
22 May 2025 → 27 Mar 2026 · 4 dates- Submission deadline22 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened23 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts19 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published204 days ago27 Mar 2026, 08:41 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete27 Mar 2026, 08:41 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast12 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
B/4 Muirside House R/E to Rosemount Primary School · Scotblue LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £237,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
ASD/7 Kingspark School to Prosen Road Kirriemuir to Kingspark School · 64 TRANSFER LTDSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £185,250
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary School · Scotblue LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £237,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary School · 64 TRANSFER LTDSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £194,750
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose Academy · Scotblue LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £237,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
ASP/32 Dubton Station Cottage to Lochside Primary School · Scotblue LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £237,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
A/44 Bonnyton Road at Myrelands R/E to Auchterhouse Primary School · Moffat & Williamson LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £142,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
A/12 Mains of Fowlis R/E to Liff Primary School · Moffat & Williamson LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £190,000
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/15 East Pittendriech Cottages R/E to Maisondieu Primary School · Smith and Sons Coaches
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £297,360
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2028
- Status
- active
B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary Schools · Scotblue LtdSME
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £237,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary School
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £95,570
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/5 A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £283,100
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
K/21 Websters High School (Fridays) to A926/Milton of Ruthven
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £57,000
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High School
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £166,250
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary School
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £188,100
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary School
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £185,250
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School.
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £171,000
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/11 A/90 Balnabreich R/E to Maisondieu Primary School.
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £223,250
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
B/14 Old Montrose Farm R/E to Ferryden Primary School
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £294,500
- Period
- … – 1 Jul 2028
- Status
- active
B/23 A934/Fullerton House R/E to Montrose Academy
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2025
- Value
- £199,500
- Period
- … – 30 Jun 2028
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · A/12 Mains of Fowlis R/E to Liff Primary School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 2 · A/44 Bonnyton Road at Myrelands R/E to Auchterhouse Primary School | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 3 · B/4 Muirside House R/E to Rosemount Primary School | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 4 · B/5 A937/Craigo Gates R/E to Rosemount Primary School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 6 · B/7 Witton Farmhouse R/E Primary School | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 7 · B/8 Invermark Car Park Primary School. | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 8 · B/11 A/90 Balnabreich R/E to Maisondieu Primary School. | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 9 · B/14 Old Montrose Farm R/E to Ferryden Primary School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 10 · B/15 East Pittendriech Cottages R/E to Maisondieu Primary School | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 11 · B/19 Invermark Car Park to Maisondieu Primary Schools | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 12 · B/21 Wellsden R/E to Maisondieu Primary School | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 13 · B/22 Ballochy Farm R/E to Montrose Academy | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 14 · B/23 A934/Fullerton House R/E to Montrose Academy | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 15 · K/11 Loanhead R/E to Isla Primary School | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
| 16 · K/21 Websters High School (Fridays) to A926/Milton of Ruthven | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 17 · K/22 Drums Cottage Glen Clova to Websters High School | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 18 · F/7 Bonnyton R/E to Forfar Academy | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
| 20 · ASD/7 Kingspark School to Prosen Road Kirriemuir to Kingspark School | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 21 · ASP/3 Waterston Road, Careston to Andover Primary School | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 22 · ASP/13 Osprey Avenue, Piperdam to Grange Primary School | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
| 24 · ASP/29 Coronation Way to Montrose Academy | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| Lot 27 | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Scottish Courts and Tribunals ServiceReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
9 commercial parties on the notice- 64 TRANSFER LTDAwarded supplier
- Fairway Travel (Scotland) LimitedAwarded supplier
- Kashif Riaz t/a RK Taxis ForfarAwarded supplier
- Moffat & Williamson LtdAwarded supplier
- Scotblue LtdAwarded supplier
- Shorts Travel LtdAwarded supplier
- Smith and Sons CoachesAwarded supplier
- Wisharts (Friockheim) LtdAwarded supplier
- k m taxisAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.