Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
Annabel Travers
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1546604337
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of safe and secure school and local transport in Tiree
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £851,433.50
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
1129N
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Isle of Tiree, Argyll and Bute
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The main elements of the School Transport Service are:
- To transport children to and from school safely and timeously;
- To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; and
- To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.
The main elements of the Local Transport Service are:
- To provide local bus services in Tiree; and
- To transport persons safely.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 25%
Price - Weighting: 75%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
1130N
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Isle of Tiree, Argyll and Bute
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The main elements of the School Transport Service are:
- To transport children to and from school safely and timeously;
- To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars; and
- To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.
The main elements of the Local Transport Service are:
- To provide local bus services in Tiree; and
- To transport persons safely.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 25%
Price - Weighting: 75%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-031080
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
1129N
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AJ MACLEAN
Heylipol Farm
Isle of Tiree
PA77 6TY
Telephone
+44 1879220321
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £360,380.05
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
1130N
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JOHN KENNEDY
10 Crossapol
Isle of Tiree
PA77 6UP
Telephone
+44 7789551959
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £491,053.45
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:806929)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, Albany Street
Oban
PA34 4AL
Telephone
+44 1631562414
Country
United Kingdom