Tender

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

• Angus Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-055935

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0598da

Published 11 September 2025, 4:14pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Angus Council

Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Forfar

DD8 1AN

Email

PLNtransport@angus.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3452777778

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.angus.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

Education

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

Reference number

AC/25/059/INF

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 34121000 - Buses and coaches

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Tenders are being sought for a number of School conveyance contracts. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/3 A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/3a A923/Balshando to Birkhill PS

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/8 A923/Ledyatt Farmhouse R/E to Birkhill PS

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/13 Old Farmhouse West Bank to Monikie PS

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/16 A90/Windymill Farm R/E to Murroes PS

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/17 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Murroes PS

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/34 Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/34a Newbigging Toll to Carnoustie HS

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/35 Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/35a Baldovie Toll to Carnoustie High School.

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/37 Westhall Terrace to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/38 Barns of Wedderburn Junction to Monifieth HS

Lot No

12

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/39 Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

13

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/39a Muirloch Farm R/E to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

14

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/40 A923/Balshando Cottage R/E to Monifieth HS

Lot No

15

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/41 Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

16

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/41a Liff Primary School to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

17

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/42 Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

18

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/42a Castle Street, Newtyle to Monifieth High School

Lot No

19

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/43 Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

21

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

A/43a Bonnyton, Knowhead Junction to Monifieth High School.

Lot No

22

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

F/14 Emmock Farm R/E to Forfar Academy

Lot No

23

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

1 July 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

ASD/1 Milne’s Land Kirriemuir to Kingspark School

Lot No

24

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

30 June 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

ASD/11 Pitreuchie Place Forfar to Kingspark School

Lot No

25

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 60120000 - Taxi services
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City

Main site or place of performance

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 4

Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2

Price - Weighting: 10

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

7 January 2026

End date

30 June 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Operators are required to have a PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence/Taxi/Private Hire Car licence at the time of submitting their tender.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

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 level(s) of standards possibly required

Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number.

Taxi/Private Hire

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

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 level(s) of standards possibly required

Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number.

Taxi/Private Hire

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

24 October 2025

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

27 October 2025

Local time

12:00pm

Place

Angus House, Silvie Way, Forfar DD8 1AN

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Authorised officers of Angus Council

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

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.

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=809983.

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:809983)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=809983

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 3XD

Email

enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1314443300

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/