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Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Shetland Islands Council

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30 Mar 2026 at 16:05

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26 Sep 2025 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans are in the process of establishing a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Passenger Transport Services, including local bus services, school transport, and welfare-related transport in the Shetland Islands. This procurement, governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, follows an open procedure for the service category with precedence given to quality over price in award criteria. The procurement stage is currently active, with an award period set to commence on 27th October 2025. Suppliers should submit their tenders electronically by the deadline on 27th October 2025, noon, with bid openings scheduled for later that day in Lerwick, UKM66 region.

The tender represents promising business opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs with capabilities in passenger road transport, including hire services with drivers. Companies that can offer high-quality services and meet economic requirements – such as obtaining liability insurance – are encouraged to participate. With recurring contracts and a significant emphasis on establishing a robust competitive framework agreement, businesses can leverage this tender not only to secure governmental contracts but also to bolster their presence in the Shetland Islands transport market. This tender is poised to foster growth for businesses adept in providing diverse transport solutions encompassing bus hires, taxi services, and welfare transport, thereby significantly impacting local community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

Lot Information

Mainstream School Transport Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Supported Public Local Bus Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029258-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

A.D.S

ANITA KELLY

Allied Taxis Shetland Limited

C Edwin Williamson

Christina Simmons

G's Taxi

GLJ Transport

Gary H Johnson T/A Johnson transport

J & DS Halcrow

J & K Scollay

JA & GD Nicolson

Johnston's Services

K and k transport

Martin's Car Hire

Maureen Peterson

R G Jamieson & Son

R Robertson & Son Ltd

Robert C Slater

Shetland Bus and Coach Ltd

Shetland Chauffeur Company Ltd

Shetland Tours and Transfers

Sinclair's Taxis Ltd

W A Nicolson

Wastbus Ltd

Further Information

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