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title: "Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a331"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a331

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans are in the process of establishing a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Passenger Transport Services, including local bus services, school transport, and welfare-related transport in the Shetland Islands. This procurement, governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, follows an open procedure for the service category with precedence given to quality over price in award criteria. The procurement stage is currently active, with an award period set to commence on 27th October 2025. Suppliers should submit their tenders electronically by the deadline on 27th October 2025, noon, with bid openings scheduled for later that day in Lerwick, UKM66 region.

The tender represents promising business opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs with capabilities in passenger road transport, including hire services with drivers. Companies that can offer high-quality services and meet economic requirements – such as obtaining liability insurance – are encouraged to participate. With recurring contracts and a significant emphasis on establishing a robust competitive framework agreement, businesses can leverage this tender not only to secure governmental contracts but also to bolster their presence in the Shetland Islands transport market. This tender is poised to foster growth for businesses adept in providing diverse transport solutions encompassing bus hires, taxi services, and welfare transport, thereby significantly impacting local community services.

## Notice

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

### Lot Information

Mainstream School Transport Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Supported Public Local Bus Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029258-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | A.D.S; ALLIED TAXIS SHETLAND; ANITA KELLY; C EDWIN WILLIAMSON; CHRISTINA SIMMONS; G'S TAXI; GARY H JOHNSON T/A JOHNSON TRANSPORT; GLJ TRANSPORT; J & DS HALCROW; J & K SCOLLAY; JA & GD NICOLSON; JOHNSTON'S SERVICES; K AND K TRANSPORT; MARTIN'S CAR HIRE; MAUREEN PETERSON; R G JAMIESON & SON; R ROBERTSON & SON; ROBERT C SLATER; SHETLAND BUS AND COACH; SHETLAND CHAUFFEUR; SHETLAND TOURS AND TRANSFERS; SINCLAIR'S TAXIS; W A NICOLSON; WASTBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029258-2026
- 26 Sep 2025 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060135-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810224
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

## Provenance

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