Tender

Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is currently seeking tenders for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement aimed at providing a range of passenger transport services. This includes local bus services for the general public, home-to-school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is located in the Shetland Islands, classified under the UKM66 region. The process is at the tender stage, with submissions required through an open electronic procedure. Interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is 27th October 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award process commencing at 12:30 PM on the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations by engaging in a long-term framework with the local government. Suppliers with a strong record in delivering public transport services and those capable of meeting the quality and price criteria set forth in this open procedure will find this contract highly suitable. The framework includes different lots such as mainstream school transport services and supported public local bus services, allowing diverse transport specialists to bid for specific areas of expertise. Furthermore, given the long-term nature of the contract, this procurement could offer substantial stable revenue streams, thereby facilitating business growth in the public transport sector. With the requirement for suppliers to have substantial liability insurance, experienced companies with robust risk management frameworks will be well positioned to compete effectively for a spot on this framework.

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Notice Title

Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

Lot Information

Mainstream School Transport Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Supported Public Local Bus Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540119
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

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
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540119
    Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport - Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

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