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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is undertaking a procurement process to award a transport contract titled "Award of CC14730 - Linlithgow Academy - Transport - Music Camp 2026" within the services industry. The award focuses on providing transport services from Linlithgow Academy to Gartmore Estate, Stirling, specifically intended for approximately 100 passengers requiring two buses for the journey scheduled from 8th to 10th October 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 7th April 2026, with Lothian Motorcoaches selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,900, was signed on 4th July 2026, illustrating a direct procurement method where the contract was awarded without competition.

This procurement opportunity offers a direct route for business growth in the passenger transport services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in group transportation and those capable of fulfilling specific travel and scheduling requirements efficiently. Companies with established fleets and reliable service capabilities would find such projects suited to their operational strengths, particularly those based in the region, allowing them to optimise logistical strategies and enhance their service portfolios. Such contracts can enhance the reputation and portfolio of firms like Lothian Motorcoaches by aligning with public sector transport demands.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of CC14730 - Linlithgow Academy - Transport - Music Camp 2026

Notice Description

Transport required on 8th-10th October 2026. From Linlithgow Academy to Gartmore Estate, Stirling. For approx 100 passengers. x2 buses required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553325
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Hillcrest Homes

Moray Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

National Library of Scotland

New College Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Redress Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

University of the Highlands and Islands

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH49 6EH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Linlithgow
Westminster Constituency
Bathgate and Linlithgow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

ACOEM UK Ltd

AECOM Ltd

ARC Marquees Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Adlib

Albion Environmental Ltd

AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Barnardo's

Blue Triangle

CAS DUNCAN

D&J Taxis

Dingbro Ltd

Econ Engineering Ltd

EnviroCentre

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

HC One Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Health Is One Ltd

Ipsos MORI

Lothian Motorcoaches

MGM Timber

MRG Electrical Services Ltd.

Nucore Group Limited

Orona Limited

Oxford Instruments

P1 Contractors

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ricoh UK Ltd.

Royal Blind T/A Sight Scotland

Taylor and Fraser

The Good Joinery Co. Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Tracsis Traffic Data Limited

Turnitin LLC

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

boxxe Limited

icecream architecture ice cream

marport uk ltd

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