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Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Shetland Islands Council involves the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for various passenger transport services, including local bus services, school transport, and specialised transport for individuals with social or welfare needs. The procurement, categorised under general public services, was conducted as an open procedure with an active status, governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The transport services are to be provided within the Shetland Islands. The tender submission concluded on 27th October 2025, with the award process commencing shortly after. Key stakeholders include the Shetland Islands Council as the buyer and numerous SMEs as suppliers, highlighting local participation.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in transport services to expand their business footprint by partnering with local authorities like Shetland Islands Council. Companies offering bus, taxi, or specialised transport services stand to benefit significantly from the agreement, given that the framework supports diverse needs including public transport, school services, and additional support services. Given the open procedure and emphasis on quality over price, businesses with robust service provision capabilities and competitive operational standards would find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially secure a placement on this framework. Such collaborations can foster long-term growth and strengthen community ties within the Shetland Islands.

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Notice Information

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.

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.

Notice Details

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=MAR552821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

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
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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
24
Supplier Names

A.D.S

ANITA KELLY

Allied Taxis Shetland Limited

C Edwin Williamson

Christina Simmons

G's Taxi

GLJ Transport

Gary H Johnson T/A Johnson transport

J & DS Halcrow

J & K Scollay

JA & GD Nicolson

Johnston's Services

K and k transport

Martin's Car Hire

Maureen Peterson

R G Jamieson & Son

R Robertson & Son Ltd

Robert C Slater

Shetland Bus and Coach Ltd

Shetland Chauffeur Company Ltd

Shetland Tours and Transfers

Sinclair's Taxis Ltd

W A Nicolson

Wastbus Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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