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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Fife Council, focuses on the award of a contract titled "DPS Adoc Bus and Coach Hire October - December 2025" within the general public services industry category. The location of the services is primarily in the UKM72 region. The award stage of the contract was completed, and the contract, valued at £55,602.84, was signed on 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, as the procedure encountered no suitable tenders or requests to participate in response to open procedures. This particular procurement category was services, and the contract notice was published as a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for bus and coach service providers, especially large-scale enterprises, to expand within the region. Companies such as A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD, Bay Travel Coaches Ltd, and others like Hamish Gordon Limited have been recognized as suppliers, indicating that businesses specializing in transport services can seamlessly align with such demands. The contract provides a platform for regional service providers to consolidate their presence and potentially gain more contracts from public entities, capitalizing on the framework agreement set by Fife Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DPS Adoc Bus and Coach Hire October - Decemeber 2025

Notice Description

Adhoc Bus and Coach hires booked through the Intend system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Adhoc Bus and Coach hires booked through the Intend system

Procurement Information

Adhoc Bus and Coach hires booked through the Intend system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830068
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554389
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD

Bay Travel Coaches Ltd

Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Capercaillie Travel Ltd

E & M Horsburgh Ltd

Eazy coach hire

Festival Travel (Scotland) Ltd

Hamish Gordon Limited

Kingdom Transport Coaches

LIVING HIGH TRAVEL

MTG Enterprises Ltd T/A Merlin Travel

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Ratho Coaches Ltd

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

St Andrews Executive Travel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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