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Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has issued a call for tenders titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services," under the category of services for Public Order and Safety. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, seeks responses by 20 September 2024. The scope covers various regions within Scotland including North of Scotland, East, Central and Southeast Scotland, West and Southwest Scotland, All of Scotland, and the rest of the UK. The procuring entity, headquartered at 1 Pacific Quay in Glasgow, expects the awarded contract to commence on 20 September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in bus and coach transportation to expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with a key public sector organisation. Companies with experience in providing such transportation services, especially to large institutions, will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The contract period spans 720 days, with a possible one-year extension, making it suitable for companies with a stable track record in high-quality service delivery. Given the criteria emphasising both quality and price, businesses that can maintain a balance between cost and excellent service standards will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender.

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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-r6ebe6-0000775287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Notice Documents

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