This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 15:27

Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has initiated a tender process titled "Tender for the Supply of Secondary School to Dundee and Angus College Transport," focused on providing road transport services. The procurement, classified under the industry category of road transport services, is currently active and involves transporting secondary school pupils to the Dundee and Angus College campuses (Kingsway and Gardyne). Located in Dundee City, this public procurement is at the tender stage, with crucial deadlines including a submission end date on 24th July 2026. The contract, valued at £100,000, offers the option for a one-year extension and is being conducted through an open procedure, accepting electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, especially those with experience in special-purpose road passenger transport services. Companies holding a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator’s Licence are well-positioned to bid, aligning with the tender's stringent safety, quality, and environmental compliance requirements. The contract duration spans 720 days, with the option for renewal, offering long-term business growth potential. The award criteria emphasize quality and price, providing a competitive landscape for businesses committed to high standards in transport services and fair work practices.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TO DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE TRANSPORT

Notice Description

Transportation of Secondary School Pupils to Dundee and Angus College Campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier(s) to provide transportation services for secondary school pupils travelling to Dundee and Angus College campuses. The service will involve the collection of pupils from five secondary schools within Dundee and transport to two Dundee and Angus College campuses: Kingsway Campus Gardyne Campus

Renewal: OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 1 YEAR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059125-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
this will be retendered in 2 years should the extension option be utalised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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