Tender

18/1237 Community Services Transport

MORAY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of transportation services for Adult Community Services across Moray, under the title "18/1237 Community Services Transport". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement process is at the tender stage, employing an open procedure, and is subject to the regulations set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties have until 20th February 2026 to submit their bids electronically. The contract is slated for an initial duration of 720 days, with the possibility of a one-time extension of up to 12 months. The procurement emphasises community benefits, and the submission must demonstrate adherence to specified economic and technical selection criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in community service and public transit solutions, to secure a substantial contract valued at approximately £1.39 million. It is ideally suited for companies capable of providing high-quality service whilst maintaining competitive pricing, as 80% of the award criteria focus on cost efficiency, and 20% on quality. The successful bidder will have a chance to collaborate with a regional authority, Moray Council, enhancing their portfolio and contributing positively to the local community. Businesses equipped with the necessary insurance coverage and financial stability, along with a proven track record in similar projects, will find this tender especially advantageous for growth and visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18/1237 Community Services Transport

Notice Description

Provision of transportation for Adult Community Services in Moray.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Moray Council has a variety of requirements in relation to transportation, including Home to School transport, Community Services transport and Public Bus services. This tender sets out the Council's requirements for the provision of Community services Transport only. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract can be extended for a further 1 period of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06059f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003073-2026
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,398,036 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 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
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Summerfield
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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