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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2025/26)

Aberdeen City Council

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15 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Aberdeen City Council involved the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for contracted passenger transport services for the first quarter of 2025/26. This project, identified as "N1, City Centre - Ashwood/Danestone Night Bus Service, D23/LB-050/28," represents a strategic initiative to provide efficient local bus and school transport services. Classified under the 'General public services' industry category with CPV code 60170000, the project served the region UKM50, including Aberdeen. The process, labelled as 'complete,' adhered to an open procurement method. Contracts were signed on notable key dates, including 13th and 17th June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport industry, particularly those that can provide night bus services or cater to special school transport needs. Large enterprises such as First Group participated, as well as SMEs like William Anderson Cars Ltd., Falcon Coach Hire Ltd, and Aberdeenshire Taxis Ltd. These diverse business sizes highlight that the tender process is accessible to both established companies and smaller local operators, fostering growth and competition in the region’s transport sector. Businesses with capabilities in flexible transport solutions and customer-oriented services would find opportunities for expansion and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2025/26)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services call-off's from Q1 2025/26 (1 April 2025 - 30 June 2025).

Lot Information

N1, City Centre - Ashwood/Danestone Night Bus Service, D23/LB-050/28

Local Bus Service

N17, City Centre - Bucksburn/Dyce/Inverurie Night Bus Service, D23/LB-051/28

Local Bus Service

N23, City Centre - Kingswells Night Bus Service, D23/LB-052/28

Local Bus Service

N201, City Centre - Banchory Night Bus Service, D23/LB-053/28

Local Bus Service

N18, City Centre - Kincorth/Cove Night Bus Service, D23/LB-054/28

Local Bus Service

C3 - Orchard Brae School - D23/504O/29

School Transport

C1, Northfield Academy, D23/410B/27

School Transport, 4 seat vehicle

C1, Bucksburn Academy, D23/403B/28

School Transport, 4 seat vehicle

C1, NESCOL - ABZ Campus, D23/411H/26

School Transport, 4 seat vehicle

C3 - Mile End School ASN - D23/332B/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - St Peter's RC School - D23/342D/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403C/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403D/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403M/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403P/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - NESCOL ASN, D23/101A/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - NESCOL ASN, D23/101B/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C4 - Orchard Brae School - D23/504X/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle

C4 - Orchard Brae School, D23/504Z/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle

C4 - Orchard Brae School - D23/504Q/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle

C5, Orchard Brae School, D23/504R/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5, Pre-School ASN at Ashgrove, D23/506E/26

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5, Camphill School, ASN - D23/598A/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5, Camphill School, ASN - D23/598B/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C6, Orchard Brae School, D23/504B/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle

C6, Orchard Brae School, D23/504E/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle

C6, Orchard Brae School, D23/504N/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle

C3 - Bucksburn Academy ASN - D23/403L/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C3 - Glashieburn School ASN - D23/318A/29

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle

C1 - Seaton School ASN - D23/339A/29

School Transport, 4 seat vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804460
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534758
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,983,243 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 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
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD

Falcon Coach Hire Ltd

First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited, First Glasgow Limited, First Scotland East Limited

WILLIAM ANDERSON CARS LTD.

Further Information

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