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Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025

Angus Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 01:54.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Shorts Travel Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£381.6k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Jul 2025
Award ID
044750-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Forfar, UKM71, DD8 2HG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV60112000 — Public road transport services

Lots

  • 25007 Forfar Town ServiceValue not stated
  • 25008 Forfar Town ServiceValue not stated
  • 25009 Forfar Town ServiceValue not stated
  • 25010 Forfar Town ServiceValue not stated
  • 25011 Forfar - Noranside - ForfarValue not stated
  • 25012 Forfar - Noranside - ForfarValue not stated
  • 25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - KirriemuirValue not stated
  • 25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - KirriemuirValue not stated
  • 25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and BrechinValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
AC/25/008/INF
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
16 Jun 2025, 12:00
Description
Authorised officers of Angus Council

Address

Street Address
Angus House, Sylvie Way, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar DD8 1AN

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
January 2026

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes

Expected award period

Starts
16 Jun 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
16 Jun 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
See conditions of contract
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Classification

Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
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 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.
Description
Must meet Angus Council's Insurance Requirements

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number.
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 4
Type
technical
Description
Holders of PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
25007 Forfar Town Service
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
25008 Forfar Town Service
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
25009 Forfar Town Service
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
25010 Forfar Town Service
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
25011 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
25012 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Work Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Demand responsive service to operate from the A90 westward and to/from Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir. Additional information: 25015 may be awarded in lieu of either 25011 OR 25012 AND 25013 OR 25014

Renewal

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Environmental Management
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 2
Name
Maximisation of Passenger Benefit
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 3
Name
Fair Working Practices
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
90

Contract period

Ends
13 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71
Entry 2
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Delivery Location

Description
Angus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-2479
Name
Angus Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM71
Locality
Forfar
Postal Code
DD8 1AN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Angus Council

Contact

Name
Sharon Bennett
Telephone
+44 3452777778
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-7873
Name
Forfar Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Forfar
Postal Code
DD8 3LA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Court House, Market Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Forfar Sheriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1307462186
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-121708
Name
Shorts Travel Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM71
Locality
Forfar
Postal Code
DD8 2HG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
190 East High Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Shorts Travel Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 1307477914

Award information

Award 1
Id
044750-2025-1
Title
25007 Forfar Town Service
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-121708
Name
Shorts Travel Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
044750-2025-1
Title
25007 Forfar Town Service
Status
active
Award ID
044750-2025-1
Date Signed
15 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
381,579.12
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Forfar · UKM71 · DD8 1AN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM71

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0514e9-2025-07-31T13:49:38+01:00compiled ·