---
title: "SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ffc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ffc

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), a national agency, is currently in the tender stage of procuring coach hire services, documented as project SPS-02290. This procurement process, categorised under the services industry with a CPV code of 60172000, involves hiring buses and coaches with drivers. The service routes between Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk and Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian, including potential additional routes as required. Interested bidders should submit their tenders electronically by 6th July 2026 at 14:00 BST. The procurement follows an open procedure method, and contract awards begin shortly after the tender period closes, with the evaluation starting at 14:30 on the same day.

This tender presents notable business prospects, especially for firms specialising in transportation and logistics, providing them with a chance to secure long-term contracts due to the possibility of a three-year extension. Businesses well-suited to apply include those with experience in the public sector or those capable of meeting public safety and punctuality requirements. The scoring criteria for awarding the contract is heavily based on price (70%) and technical quality (30%), indicating that competitive pricing and robust service offerings will be crucial for success. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their services into public sector contracts and enhance their operational footprint within the UK regions specified.

## Notice

The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser's College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser's National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to a further 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051993-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051993-2026
- 16 Jul 2025 at 08:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040371-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

## Provenance

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