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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2025/26)

Aberdeen City Council

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02 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

The Aberdeen City Council has completed its procurement award process for the Dynamic Purchasing System for Contracted Passenger Transport Services. This procurement concerns passenger transport services, specifically school and adult social care transport, with agreements being active from Q4 2025/26, covering the period between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with numerous contracts now active across various lots. The services fall under the general public services classification (COFOG code: 01) and are situated within the UKM50 region, primarily Aberdeen, Scotland. The process is now at the award and contract stage, with several suppliers, including both SMEs and larger entities, having secured contracts to deliver these services. Key contracts were signed between 29 January and 31 March 2026, reflecting the timely progression in the procurement timeline.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services, to expand their reach and influence within the Aberdeen region. Small and medium enterprises successfully participated and secured awards, highlighting the favourable conditions for SME involvement. The diversity of the contracts and the open procurement method provide a competitive yet accessible landscape for suitable entities, spanning from smaller local transport operators to larger-scale service providers. Businesses focused on school transport or adult social care transport can find substantial growth prospects via tailored service delivery, aligning with community needs and enhancing service accessibility within public service frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2025/26)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services call-off contracts from Q4 2025/26 (1 January 2026 - 31 March 2026).

Lot Information

C7, St Josephs RC School, D23/341D/30

School Transport, 17-34 passenger seat bus

C3, Sunnybank School ASN, D23/344D/29

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Kinellar School, D23/399A/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Cults Academy - Blacktop, D23/404C/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Hazlehead Academy, D23/407A/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Oldmachar Academy, D23/411B/29

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C8, St Joseph's RC School, D23/341C/30

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C8, Cults Academy, D23/404/30-A

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C8, Cults Academy, D23/404A/30-B

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C8, Cults Academy, D23/404A/30-C

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C8, Cults Academy, D23/404A/30-D

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C6, Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403K/36

School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat accessible minibus

C8, Bucksburn Academy, D23/403A/30-C

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C3, Gilcomstoun School - Gaelic Provision, D23/317A/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Gilcomstoun School - Gaelic Provision, D23/317B/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Holy Family RC School, D23/323A/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Kaimhill School, D23/324A/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Sunnybank School ASN, D23/344B/29

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Lochside Academy ASN, D23/408B/28

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C5, St Joseph's RC School, D23/341A/30

School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus

C5, Cults Academy, D23/404B/30

School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus

C5, St Joseph's RC School, D23/341B/30

School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus

C8, Bucksburn Academy/Dyce Academy, Shuttle Bus, D23/405D/29

School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus

C3, Mile End Schol ASN, D23/332M/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Sunnybank Schol ASN, D23/344A/29

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403F/29

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Cults Academy ASN, D23/403F/30

School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C1, Beanacchar, SW902/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle

C1, Music4U, SW935/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Beannachar, SW909/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Beannachar, SW901/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C4, Camphill, SW931/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat accessible vehicle

C3, Newton Dee, SW922/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Beannachar, SW921/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Camphill, SW923/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C3, Newton Dee, SW907/30/D23

Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle

C1, Heathryburn School ASN, D23/322A/26

School Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553219
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
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,545,335 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Watermill Coaches Ltd

ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD

Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd

Falcon Coach Hire Ltd

First Scotland

WILLIAM ANDERSON CARS LTD.

Green Destinations Ltd

AJS Contract Cars Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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