Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services
Argyll and Bute Council · published 23 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 15 Jan 2027, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £1,977,796 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Contract dates
- 16 Sept 2027 to 15 Sept 2031
- Where
- Scotland
- Categories (CPV)
- 60400000 Air transport services
- Award criteria
- Service Proposal (quality)54%
- Commercial Proposal (quality)34%
- Community Benefits (quality)2%
- Fair Work Practices (quality)0%
- Prompt Payment Performance (quality)0%
- Price (price)10%
Description
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to appoint a single operator to deliver Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services connecting Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The Contract is for a four-year period commencing on 16 September 2027 and ending on 15 September 2031. The Services are intended to provide safe, reliable, resilient and financially sustainable air connectivity for island communities, supporting access to education, healthcare, essential services, employment, tourism and economic development. The successful Operator shall be responsible for the operation, management and delivery of the scheduled air services, including aircraft, crew, maintenance, booking and ticketing arrangements, customer service, marketing, performance reporting and associated operational activities in accordance with the Contract requirements.
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