--- title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-12-05" --- # Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287.json) ## Summary The Scottish Police Authority has issued a call for tenders titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services," under the category of services for Public Order and Safety. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, seeks responses by 20 September 2024. The scope covers various regions within Scotland including North of Scotland, East, Central and Southeast Scotland, West and Southwest Scotland, All of Scotland, and the rest of the UK. The procuring entity, headquartered at 1 Pacific Quay in Glasgow, expects the awarded contract to commence on 20 September 2024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in bus and coach transportation to expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with a key public sector organisation. Companies with experience in providing such transportation services, especially to large institutions, will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The contract period spans 720 days, with a possible one-year extension, making it suitable for companies with a stable track record in high-quality service delivery. Given the criteria emphasising both quality and price, businesses that can maintain a balance between cost and excellent service standards will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender. ## Notice Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North of Scotland This is a Framework Agreement for Bus/Coach Transport Services. Full details are contained in the Invitation to Tender Documents. Renewal: 1 year optional extension Lot 2 - East, Central & Southeast Scotland Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services Renewal: 1 year optional extension Lot 3 - West & Southwest Scotland Region Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services Renewal: 1 year optional extension period Lot 4 - All of Scotland Region Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services Renewal: 1 year optional extension. Lot 5 - Rest of UK Region Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services Renewal: 1 year optional extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545040 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £900,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G51 1DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Govan | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BODYSHOP EDINBURGH LTD T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE; TRANSPORT UK - TRAVEL CONNECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 5 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545040 - 15 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512112 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512112 Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services - Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545040 Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services - Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775287 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=4acc5fc4-e9c2-429e-b7f9-b717d907d3c4 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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