--- title: "Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038503" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038503" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038503.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038503.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS FORTH VALLEY" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley Buyer: NHS FORTH VALLEY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038503 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038503) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038503.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by NHS Forth Valley focuses on the "Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley", primarily within the public road transport services category. This contract aims to enhance the connectivity between communities in Clackmannanshire and Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. The tender, initially awarded in March 2023, has undergone several updates with an important amendment extending the contract term mentioned as of February 2026. The award criteria prioritise both quality and price, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. With a contract period extending from March 2025 to March 2027, the service is currently in the award stage, with contractual responsibilities managed by Midland Bluebird Limited. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in public road transport. Companies with expertise in regional connectivity and bus service provision are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Successful participation will allow businesses to expand their operations within the UK, specifically in the Scottish regions of Clackmannanshire and Stirling, enhancing their portfolio with government projects and establishing a foothold in public service transportation. The emphasis on quality, alongside competitive pricing, encourages companies to innovate in service delivery and customer satisfaction, potentially capturing long-term government partnerships and fostering scalability. Furthermore, understanding regulations like TUPE when transitioning service provisions will be essential for interested parties to navigate this procurement successfully. ## Notice Provision of local supported/socially necessary bus routes in Clackmannanshire lot 4 for Bus services linking communities in Clackmannanshire with each other and with Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. ### Lot Information C2 C2 Multi Use Vehicle Multi Use Vehicle C1 Provision for C1A H1 - H2 - NHSFV Service Up take of extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012902-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,709,761 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS FORTH VALLEY | | Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ALLOA | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK10 1EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 13:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012902-2026 - 27 Mar 2025 at 11:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011502-2025 - 8 Mar 2023 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006686-2023 - 8 Mar 2023 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006683-2023 - 16 Nov 2022 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032543-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.nhsforthvalley.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711238 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719335 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822520 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00260 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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