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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2026/27)". This procurement was handled through an open procedure, aimed at providing passenger transport services to schools in Aberdeen, region UKM50. The procurement was completed with a focus on services commencing from the 1st of April 2026 to the 30th of June 2026, covering various schools and transport needs. This stage, classified under the service category with CPV code 60170000, culminated in awards announced on the 14th of July 2026, following several contract signings in April, May, and June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies within the passenger transport industry, particularly those equipped to provide school transport services. SMEs have shown proven success in securing lots, which include service provisions from vehicle sizes ranging from 4-seat cars to 9-16 seat vehicles, both standard and accessible. Businesses specializing in school transport or those looking to expand in the Aberdeen region would find this procurement advantageous. Companies already providing similar services could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their local presence, while larger enterprises could expand their market reach with competitive bids in future rounds under the Dynamic Purchasing System framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2026/27)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services call-off contracts from Q1 2026/27 (1 April 2026 - 30 June 2026).

Lot Information

C3, Glashieburn School ASN, D23/318A/30

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C3 - Glashieburn School ASN, D23/318B/30

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C3 - Bucksburn Academy ASN Wing, D23/403W/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C1 - Harlaw Academy ASN, D23/406A/27

School Transport, 4 seat car

C1 - Bucksburn Academy ASN Wing, D23/403X/26

School Transport, 4 seat car

C3 - NESCOL ASN, D23/101A/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C3 - NESCOL ASN, D23/101B/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C4 - Orchard Brae ASN, D23/504G/26

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle

C3 - Sunnybank School ASN, D23/344E/30

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C3 - Orchard Brae School (Ashgrove) ASN, D23/506C/28

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C5 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332C/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332D/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332H/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332J/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C5 - Orchard Brae School (Ashgrove) ASN, D23/506A/28

School Transport, 9-16 seat vehicle

C6 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332A/29

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle.

C6 - Orchard Brae SChool ASN, D23/504A/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle.

C6 - Orchard Brae School ASN, D23/504J/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle.

C6 - Orchard Brae School ASN, D23/504P/30

School Transport, 9-16 seat accessible vehicle.

C3 - St Joseph's RC School ASN, D23/341J/30

School Transport, 5-8 seat vehicle.

C4 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332K/30

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle.

C4 - Mile End School ASN, D23/332N/27

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle.

C4 - Orchard Brae School ASN, D23/504K/30

School Transport, 5-8 seat accessible vehicle.

C2 - Greenbrae School ASN, D23/319A/30

School Transport, 4 seat accessible car

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560136
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
£2,133,817 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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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
7
Supplier Names

ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD

WILLIAM ANDERSON CARS LTD.

Green Destinations Ltd

Falcon Coach Hire Ltd

Pele's taxis

Spark Medical Limited

Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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