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Published 25 Jan 2023, 11:22 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

Official notice

Authority: Angus Council (Local council)

25 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: Scotland (UKM71)
Published estimate£2,000,000total for 25 lots
Submissions closed 3 Mar 2023awarded 22 May 2023
Awarded to Stagecoach East Scotland, JP Mini Coaches Ltd3 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 May 2026 · extension options published · starts 29 May 2023

What is being bought25 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

  • Recurrence: November 2023

CPV: Public road transport services

Lots and requirements (25)Procurement structure

25 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1A688 Arbroath – Friockheim – ForfarAwardedRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A688

OR

A689

OR

a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #2A689 Arbroath – Friockheim – ForfarCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A688

OR

A689

OR

a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #3A690 Arbroath - Friockheim - ForfarCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A688

OR

A689

OR

a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #4A691 Arbroath – Friockheim – ForfarCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A688

OR

A689

OR

a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #5A692 Arbroath – Friockheim – ForfarCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A688

OR

A689

OR

a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #6A693 Arbroath – Friockheim – ForfarCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A688

OR

A689

OR

a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #7A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - BrechinCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A694

OR

A695, A696 and A697

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #8A695 Arbroath - Friockheim - BrechinCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A694

OR

A695, A696 and A697

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #9A696 Arbroath - Friockheim - BrechinCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A694

OR

A695, A696 and A697

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #10A697 Arbroath - Friockheim - BrechinCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A694

OR

A695, A696 and A697

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #11A698 Arbroath – Arbirlot – Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station – Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station – Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan ParkAwardedRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A698

OR

A699 and A700

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #12A699 Arbroath – Arbirlot – Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station – Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station – Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan ParkCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A698

OR

A699 and A700

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #13A700 Arbroath – Arbirlot – Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station – Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station – Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan ParkCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A698

OR

A699 and A700

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #14A701 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #15A702 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #16A703 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #17A704 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #18A705 Arbroath Town ServicesAwardedRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #19A706 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #20A707 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #21A708 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #22A709 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #23A710 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #24A711 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #25A712 Arbroath Town ServicesCancelledRenewal 3 yrs

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded

A701

OR

A702

OR

A709

OR

A702, A703, A704

OR

A706, A707, A708

OR

A710, A711, A712

Contract period: 29 May 2023 – 31 May 2026 (3 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · Angus
Extensions: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 yearsVariant bids: allowed
60112000 Public road transport services

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 25 lots
Quality: 7%Price: 90%Environmental: 3%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Maximisation of Passenger Benefit: 5%
  • Fair Working Practices: 2%
  • price: 90%
  • Environmental Management: 3%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Environmental Management: 3
  • Maximisation of Passenger Benefit: 5
  • Fair Working Practices: 2
  • Price: 90
Conditions of participation4
  • Suitability

    Part IV, A: Operators are required to have a PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number (PM Number) at the time of submitting their tender.

  • Economic & financial standing

    Must meet Angus Council's Insurance Requirements

    Minimum: 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 In…
  • 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.
  • Technical & professional ability

    Holders of PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 90 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 9 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

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
Services
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
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · November 2023
First published
25 Jan 2023, 11:22 GMT
Last source update
18 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT
Award evaluation window
3 Mar 2023 – …
Authority reference
AC/23/003/INF
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-024466
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM71)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-039a71 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
electronic payment
Performance terms

See conditions of contract

Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=476904. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause in this contract. (SC Ref:476904) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=606446. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. (SC Ref:606446) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=606446 (SC Ref:826892)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Submission deadline
3 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
3 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

3 Mar 2023 → 18 Mar 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    3 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    3 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Contract starts
    29 May 2023, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published219 days ago
    18 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    18 Mar 2026, 11:08 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 25
Awarded value £1,778,5474 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 84 from SMEs
Contracts signed 4latest 22 May 2023
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · A688 Arbroath – Friockheim – Forfar1 award
Stagecoach East Scotland£617,181 †—Awarded
Lot 11 · A698 Arbroath – Arbirlot – Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station – Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station – Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park1 award
JP Mini Coaches LtdSME£299,520 †—Awarded
Lot 18 · A705 Arbroath Town Services1 award
Stagecoach East Scotland£267,485 †—Awarded

22 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

  • A688 Arbroath – Friockheim – Forfar · Stagecoach East Scotland

    Signed
    22 May 2023
    Value
    £617,181
    Period
    … – 31 May 2026
    Status
    active

  • A698 Arbroath – Arbirlot – Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station – Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station – Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park · JP Mini Coaches LtdSME

    Signed
    22 May 2023
    Value
    £299,520
    Period
    … – 31 May 2026
    Status
    active

  • A705 Arbroath Town Services · Stagecoach East Scotland

    Signed
    22 May 2023
    Value
    £267,485
    Period
    … – 31 May 2026
    Status
    active

  • A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

    Signed
    22 May 2023
    Value
    £594,360
    Period
    … – 31 May 2026
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · A688 Arbroath – Friockheim – Forfar1bids · 1 electronic0——
7 · A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin2bids · 2 electronic1——
11 · A698 Arbroath – Arbirlot – Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station – Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station – Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park4bids · 4 electronic3——
18 · A705 Arbroath Town Services1bids · 1 electronic0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Angus Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 1ANContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Forfar Sheriff CourtReview body ForfarContact email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • JP Mini Coaches LtdAwarded supplier Unit 3 Orchardbank Industrial Estate, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 1TD
  • Stagecoach East ScotlandAwarded supplier Unit 9 u/f, Castle Business Centre, Queensferry Road, Pitreavie Industrial Estate, Dunfermline, Scotland, KY11 8NTContact phone
  • Wisharts (Friockheim) LtdAwarded supplier Station Road, Friockheim, Friockheim, Scotland, DD11 4SFContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.