Planning

SPS-02990 Bus Service for SPS Recruits

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is in the planning stage of initiating a tender process for a bus service, aimed at transporting SPS recruits between its college in Brightons, Falkirk, and its National Training Centre in Fauldhouse, West Lothian. This procurement initiative, titled "SPS-02990 Bus Service for SPS Recruits", falls under the services category and is intended for a single lot. The planned procurement notice was issued on 16th July 2025, with an anticipated future notice date for the contract notice or invitation to tender set for 1st August 2025. The procurement is centred around public order and safety services, with the Scottish Prison Service serving as the purchasing organisation, located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those offering coach hire. Companies that specialise in reliable, scalable transport solutions capable of meeting operational requirements will find this an invaluable opportunity to expand their client base within the government sector. The directive of the procurement process follows the GPA framework, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the bidding process, which means well-prepared, quality-driven transport providers have a solid opportunity to secure a government contract, thus aiding in business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02990 Bus Service for SPS Recruits

Notice Description

The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser's College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser's National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534773
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Frances McGuire
Contact Email
frances.mcguire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303773

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534773
    SPS-02990 Bus Service for SPS Recruits - The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser's College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser's National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements.

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