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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council, located in Perth, has completed the procurement process for "Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1". This process falls within the general public services category and primarily affects the Perth & Kinross Council area with potential operations in neighbouring regions. The procurement used an open procedure under a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and concluded in the award phase. Key dates include the contract being signed on 19th March 2026. The procurement was for services with the main classification of CPV 60112000, concerning transport services by public service vehicles.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, with 17 bids received, all from SMEs. j docherty & sons ltd and Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited, operating as Stagecoach East Scotland, were notably successful, highlighting potential advantages for businesses with strong regional capabilities and public transport expertise. Companies venturing into this space can expect to engage in significant projects that might extend beyond initial terms, offering scope for long-term involvement in public transport service provision within the region.

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Notice Title

Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1

Notice Description

Quarterly Report of Contract Awards made under Perth & Kinross Council's DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles. This award notice covers one tender exercise awarded during the period 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 under the following tender exercises: PKC13833 Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles (February 2026) Details of the awards can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/20296/Transport-Contracts-awarded-by-Perth-Kinross-Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

see Short Description. The Council will have the option, if intimated in the tender documents, to extend contracts beyond their original term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835479
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560750
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,478 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND

J DOCHERTY & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560750
    Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1 - Quarterly Report of Contract Awards made under Perth & Kinross Council's DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles. This award notice covers one tender exercise awarded during the period 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 under the following tender exercises: PKC13833 Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles (February 2026) Details of the awards can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/20296/Transport-Contracts-awarded-by-Perth-Kinross-Council

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