Planning

DPS for Home to School Transport

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing mainstream home to school transport services. This procurement, identified by the tender ID "26-026", falls under the services category with an estimated value of GBP 500,000,000. The process is expected to cover multiple regions within the UKM8 area, specifically targeting various councils including Glasgow City and North Lanarkshire. Interested parties should note that further details are anticipated to be released on the 1st of April 2026, with the procurement expected to replace the current DPS service. At this stage, business entities should express their interest in this preliminary notice.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in logistical operations and dynamic system management in educational contexts. Transport service providers with the capability to operate within multiple jurisdictions simultaneously will find this opportunity especially suitable given the expansive geographical coverage of the tender. Engaging in this tender could mean long-term partnerships with local councils and a prominent role in shaping student transport services, fostering community ties, and reinforcing local presence while enhancing service portfolios.

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Notice Title

DPS for Home to School Transport

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Lot Information

Home to School Transport Argyll & Bute

Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport East Ayrshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport North Ayrshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport South Ayrshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport East Dunbartonshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport West Dunbartonshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport Glasgow City

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport Inverclyde

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport North Lanarkshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport South Lanarkshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport Renfrewshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Home to School Transport East Renfrewshire

Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547981
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
schools.dps@spt.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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