--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b792" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b792" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b792.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b792.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023 Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b792 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b792) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b792.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council has concluded a public procurement exercise under its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, resulting in multiple awards for Additional Support Needs School Transport Services. Contracts have been signed with a variety of service providers across the region, covering areas such as Aberdeen City, Aboyne, Alford, and more, totalling 213 contracts in various regions. This selective procurement was made through a restricted procedure, with service contracts set to expire in May 2028. Primary focus was placed on quality and price with a weighted emphasis towards cost-efficiency. The procurement commenced on a dynamic selection basis via the Aberdeenshire Council DPS established in 2023. The wide array of contracts awarded offers substantial growth opportunities for regional transport providers, particularly those focused on specialised transport offerings such as minibus or taxi services with specific accessibility requirements. These contracts provide consistent work over an extended period, enabling suppliers to plan long-term investments and capacity-building initiatives. Firms with established operational experience in passenger transport, especially with additional support needs—oriented services, are best suited to compete and thrive under these contracts, fostering community benefits through fairness, equality, and environmental consideration. The DPS remains open for further supplier applications, ensuring ongoing competitive dynamics in Aberdeenshire’s transport sector. ## Notice A tender exercise was carried out under Lot 4 ASN of the Aberdeenshire Council Passenger Transport Unit's Dynamic Purchasing System to replace 16 short term contracts, full details of this award can be found on the Council's contract register under reference number CRN00044573 ### Lot Information Dedicated School Transport, Minimum Cost Combined Local Bus/School Transport and Other Scheduled Education Transport Services A mini competition was carried out under Lot 1 of the Aberdeenshire Council DPS 2023-2028, the contracts awarded and the educational establishments served are listed below: SS115I29 - Bridge of Don Academy SS654T29 - Kemnay Academy SS654U29 - Kemnay Academy SS654V29 - Kemnay Academy SP658C29 - Kinellar Primary SP660C29 - Kintore Primary SP668A29 - Lumsden Primary Local Bus Services and Minimum Subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services A mini competition was carried out under Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2023- 2028 for Minimum subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services for contract SS654A-L Demand Responsive Transport Services Registered local bus services operated on a demand responsive basis with no fixed route or timetable but instead operating within a pre-defined operating area and between fixed start and end times. Services are usually specified to be operated by taxi or minibus and each service will either operate door-to-door or between bus stops. Passenger journeys are all pre-booked through the Council. Additional Support Needs School Transport Services A tender exercise was carried out under Lot 4 ASN of the Aberdeenshire Council Passenger Transport Unit's Dynamic Purchasing System to replace 16 short term contracts, full details of this award can be found on the Council's contract register under reference number CRN00044573 Adult Social Care Transport Services A mini competition was carried out under Lot 5 of the Aberdeenshire Council's DPS for the PTU for the provision of Adult Social Care transport services to replace 12 short term transport contracts. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030953-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £75,090,259 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | COSLA | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 54 | | Supplier names | A & I COACHES; A&I COACHES; ABC TRAVEL; ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS; ABOYNE TAXIS; AJ&M MILNE TAXIS; AJS CONTRACT CARS; ALLAN AND BLACK; ALPHA TAXIS (INVERURIE; BAINS CHAUFFEUR DRIVE; BAINS COACHES; BLUEBIRD BUSES; BURNETT TAXIS; CADGERS TAXIS; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; CENTRAL TAXIS (NORTH EAST; CLASSY TAXIS; DAB PLUS; DEVERON COACHES; DMS TAXIS; E & M LEES; ELMBANK TAXIS; FALCON COACH HIRE; FIRST SCOTLAND T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW (NO1) LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW (NO2; G2 TAXI TRAVEL; J & J WATT; J & M BURNS; J J TAXIS MACDUFF; J.D.PEACE & CO (ABDN; K6 KABS; KENNY'S TAXIS; KINEIL COACHES; KININMONTH CABS; KP TAXIS; L & B TAXIS; NEWMACHARCOACHES; PORTSOY TAXIS; PREMIER COACHES (KINTORE; R G S MOTOR SERVICES; REIDS OF RHYNIE; RIVERSIDE GARAGE; RS COACHES; SAFEDRIVE TAXIS; SHEARER OF HUNTLY; SHORTS TRAVEL; SIMPSON'S COACHES; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; SORRELLS TAXIS; STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD; VICTORIA GROUP; W. & G. COACHES; WATERMILL COACHES; WHYTES COACHES; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030953-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006060-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003944-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002736-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084765-2025 - 10 Oct 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064144-2025 - 1 Oct 2025 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061117-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055874-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045022-2025 - 10 Jul 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038868-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038479-2025 - 24 Apr 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016864-2025 - 7 Mar 2025 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008428-2025 - 7 Mar 2025 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008426-2025 - 7 Mar 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008424-2025 - 6 Feb 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003989-2025 - 30 Jan 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003158-2025 - 19 Dec 2024 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041012-2024 - 3 Dec 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038900-2024 - 18 Nov 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037228-2024 - 7 Nov 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036128-2024 - 11 Oct 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032719-2024 - 16 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026111-2024 - 16 Aug 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026090-2024 - 16 Aug 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026089-2024 - 5 Apr 2024 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011136-2024 - 4 Apr 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010952-2024 - 15 Feb 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005070-2024 - 14 Feb 2024 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004971-2024 - 14 Feb 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004951-2024 - 5 Jan 2024 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000415-2024 - 5 Jan 2024 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000414-2024 - 5 Jan 2024 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000413-2024 - 4 Jan 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000182-2024 - 1 Dec 2023 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035513-2023 - 7 Nov 2023 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032936-2023 - 30 Oct 2023 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031953-2023 - 27 Oct 2023 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031728-2023 - 17 Oct 2023 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030580-2023 - 13 Oct 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030319-2023 - 9 May 2023 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013202-2023 - 31 Mar 2023 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009396-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726874 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730576 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232 - 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