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Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

Angus Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Angus Council

Buyer Address: Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, UKM71, DD8 1AN

Contact Name: Sharon Bennett

Contact Email: PLNTransport@angus.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3452777778

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
381579.12 GBP
Published
31 Jul 2025, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60112000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Shorts Travel Ltd
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535940

Link Title: Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

Link 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.

Lots

Lot Title: 25007 Forfar Town Service

Lot Description: Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental Management

Documents

Document Title: Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

Document 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.

Contracts

Contract Title: 25007 Forfar Town Service

Awards

Award Title: 25007 Forfar Town Service

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