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DPS Call Off Awards for Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2025

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "DPS Call Off Awards for Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2025". This procurement falls under the services category and utilizes an open procedure for awarding individual contracts through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement pertains to assisting students with additional support needs with transportation services. The contracting authority, North Lanarkshire Council, is located in Motherwell, UK, and the procurement process involves awarding contracts for the school academic year 2025. Notably, this tender has reached the contract award stage, with contracts being signed as of 14th August 2025. The total value of this contract is approximately £13,881,038.60.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in providing transport services under challenging logistical conditions, particularly those experienced in catering to individuals with additional support needs. The open procedure procurement method suggests a fair and competitive process, making it suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their service offerings within the UK, particularly in the public services sector. Businesses that are capable of adapting to educational settings and possess robust logistical expertise are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts in Scotland's public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DPS Call Off Awards for Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2025

Notice Description

Award of individual contracts based on mini-competition from Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs. Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/transport-education-awards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Report of contract awards for mini-competitions conducted for school academic year 2025. Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/transport-education-awards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821965
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549003
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,881,038 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451430015

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549003
    DPS Call Off Awards for Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2025 - Award of individual contracts based on mini-competition from Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs. Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/transport-education-awards

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