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Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 12:51

Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 08:43

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2023 at 10:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority are executing a procurement process for the provision of Bus & Coach Transportation Services across various regions in the UK, including Scotland and the rest of the UK. The initiative encompasses multiple lots intended to cover North Scotland, East and Southeast Scotland, West and Southwest Scotland, All of Scotland, and the rest of the UK. The procurement process is divided into several stages, with the most recent being the award of contracts dated 1st July 2025 to suppliers like Transport UK - Travel Connect and Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh. The framework agreement aims to facilitate the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, with the procurement status now complete.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for transport suppliers that specialize in passenger vehicle hire with drivers. The framework agreement was established under an open procedure, and providers with demonstrated capacity and compliance in areas such as insurance and technical capability were awarded contracts. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd have successfully engaged with the opportunity, highlighting the potential for similar-sized businesses to benefit from such public sector contracts. The planned mass mobilisation framework will further expand opportunities, especially for companies equipped to deliver flexible vehicle access for large-scale operations across Scotland and the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services

Notice Description

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North of Scotland

This is a Framework Agreement for Bus/Coach Transport Services. Full details are contained in the Invitation to Tender Documents.

Renewal: 1 year optional extension

Lot 2 - East, Central & Southeast Scotland

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services

Renewal: 1 year optional extension

Lot 3 - West & Southwest Scotland Region

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services

Renewal: 1 year optional extension period

Lot 4 - All of Scotland Region

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services

Renewal: 1 year optional extension.

Lot 5 - Rest of UK Region

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services

Renewal: 1 year optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0401d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080134-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

Transport UK - Travel Connect

Further Information

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