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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726874"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726874

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has recently concluded a procurement process for the Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with a primary focus on Local Bus services within Aberdeen. Key dates for this process included the award date on 5th January 2024. CoSLA acted as the buyer in this selective procurement, with the award being granted to Stagecoach Bluebird for Local Bus services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those experienced in providing local bus and school transport services. The procurement method used was a selective approach with a restricted procedure. Companies interested in bidding for similar tenders should be prepared to focus on quality, as this criterion carried a significant weightage in the evaluation process alongside price considerations.

## Notice

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/Scholl Transport Services

### Lot Information

Dedicated School Transport, Minimum Cost Combined Local Bus/School Transport and Other Scheduled Education Transport Services

Mainly dedicated home-to-school transport services, operating on normal schooldays. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these vary in size ranging from double deck to taxi. A small number of services are registered to carry fare-paying passengers with on-bus revenue and concessionary travel reimbursement income passed to the council.

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

Dedicated home-to-school transport services for children with additional support needs. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a minibus or taxi and may require wheelchair access. Passenger assistants, if required, are arranged by the Council and must be picked up before pupils and dropped off afterwards.

Adult Social Care Transport Services

Adult social care transport to day centres and other establishments/locations. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a taxi or minibus and may require wheelchair access. The days of operation will vary by service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547100 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £293,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER COACHES (KINTORE; STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD; WATERMILL COACHES |

## 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

- 13 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547100
- 5 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495861
- 5 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495860
- 31 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475125

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475125
  Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023 - Aberdeenshire Council are renewing their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Passenger Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495861
  Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023 - A mini competition was carried out for Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System 2023-2028 for the provision of Local Bus services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495860
  Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023 - A mini competition was carried out for Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System 2023-2028 for Local Bus service (Contract SL40)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547100
  Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023 - 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/Scholl Transport Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726874
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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