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

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Aberdeen City Council involves a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of contracted passenger transport services, occurring in the first quarter of 2025/26. This tender focuses on school shuttle bus services, specifically relating to the refurbishment of a local school. Located within the UKM50 region, the industry category is classified under general public services, with a specific focus on passenger transport. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with several contracts signed in late July and early August 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding from suitable suppliers.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. SMEs like Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd and larger enterprises like First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited have already competed successfully, securing contracts under this framework. Businesses with expertise in providing shuttle services for educational institutions or those with a fleet suitable for school transport can find opportunities for growth by leveraging contracts like these. The process encourages participation from both SMEs and larger firms, offering a chance for diverse business growth in the transport services industry in the Aberdeen area.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services call-off's from Q 2025/26 (1 March 2025 - 30 June 2025, additional contracts omitted form initial award notice).

Lot Information

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-J

School Transport for School Refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-K

School Transport for Refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-L

School Transport for refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-M

School Transport for refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807940
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£237,330 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
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
2
Supplier Names

CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN

FIRST GROUP T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED, FIRST SCOTLAND EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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