--- title: "School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-22" --- # School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169.json) ## Summary The Shetland Islands Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return," falling under the industry category of general public services. This tender involves the provision of home-to-school passenger transport within the Shetland Islands. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with important dates including the submission deadline on 10 January 2025 at 10:00 AM and the bid opening scheduled shortly after at 10:30 AM. The open procedure is being used for this procurement process, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with experience in providing school bus services. Companies that meet the selection criteria, including having relevant insurances and a valid bus operator’s licence, are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could provide a steady stream of business over its duration of 510 days, fostering growth and potentially leading to further opportunities with the Shetland Islands Council and other local authorities. The contract's value is estimated at £55,000 GBP, with payment facilitated electronically and governed by Scots Law under the jurisdiction of Scottish courts. ## Notice Provision of home to school passenger transport for Shetland Islands Council. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The type of contract awarded is a Services contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541913 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 22 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £81,516 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | AGS MORRISON T/A ANDREW'S | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541913 - 18 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520549 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=11 18th December 2024 - Tender Submission Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=5 18th December 2024 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=6 18th December 2024 - Certificate of Non Collusion - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=7 18th December 2024 - Tender Return Quality Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=8 18th December 2024 - School Term Dates - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=9 18th December 2024 - School Transport Service Performance Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=10 18th December 2024 - School Transport Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=1 18th December 2024 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=2 18th December 2024 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=3 18th December 2024 - Contract Specification Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520549&idx=4 18th December 2024 - Award Criteria and Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520549 School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return - Provision of home to school passenger transport to Shetland Islands Council. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541913 School Bus Service - Burra/Trondra/Blydoit to Anderson High School and Return - Provision of home to school passenger transport for Shetland Islands Council. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786169 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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