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School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return," falling under the industry category of general public services. This tender involves the provision of home-to-school passenger transport within the Shetland Islands. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with important dates including the submission deadline on 10 January 2025 at 10:00 AM and the bid opening scheduled shortly after at 10:30 AM. The open procedure is being used for this procurement process, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with experience in providing school bus services. Companies that meet the selection criteria, including having relevant insurances and a valid bus operator’s licence, are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could provide a steady stream of business over its duration of 510 days, fostering growth and potentially leading to further opportunities with the Shetland Islands Council and other local authorities. The contract's value is estimated at £55,000 GBP, with payment facilitated electronically and governed by Scots Law under the jurisdiction of Scottish courts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return

Notice Description

Provision of home to school passenger transport for Shetland Islands Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a Services contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,516 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months 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
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
1
Supplier Name

AGS Morrison T/A Andrew's

Further Information

Notice Documents

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