Tender

Tender for the supply of School Bus Services

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has issued an open tender for the provision of School Bus Services, classified under Road Transport Services, with a value of £147,000. This tender is located in Dundee City and falls within the Community Benefits requirement, promising a benefit for every £100,000 spent. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with electronic submissions accepted until 12 January 2026. Interested suppliers must ensure their responses are submitted before the closing deadline to allow adequate time for electronic submission. The contract period is 330 days with an option to renew for one or two years, subject to budget approval.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport services industry to expand their operations by providing essential school bus services. It is particularly well-suited for companies with a strong fleet capacity and a commitment to quality service, as there are award criteria related to fleet quality, capacity, and community benefits. Furthermore, businesses focused on fair work practices and environmental safety stand a better chance of being selected, given the tender's stringent compliance criteria. Successful bidders can leverage this substantial contract to enhance their credentials and customer base in the local authority procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the supply of School Bus Services

Notice Description

Tender for the supply of School Bus Services. This will only be awarded on approval of budget.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of School Bus provisions with 3 options, all options must be priced for. Contract will only be awarded on approval of budget. Additional information: This contract will only be awarded and extended if the budget is approved yearly.

Renewal: OPTION TO RENEW FOR 1 YEAR PLUS 1 FOLLOWING YEAR, THIS IS BUDGET DEPENDANT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079106-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wendy Hall
Contact Email
wendy.hall@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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