--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q3 2024/25)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-09" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q3 2024/25) Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement stage for the "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q3 2024/25)." This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and took place in the UKM50 region, specifically Aberdeen. The dynamic purchasing system covers passenger transport services from 1st October 2024 to 31st December 2024 and includes a range of local bus services and school transport services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services to secure contracts and grow their operations. The successful bidders include both large enterprises like McGills Midland Bluebird and First Group, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Falcon Coach Hire Ltd. Businesses specialising in local bus services, school transport, and social care transport are well-suited to this type of procurement, which can enhance their market presence and revenue. Aberdeen City Council’s procurement offers a structured framework for these businesses to efficiently bid and secure service contracts. ## Notice Passenger Transport Services call-off's from Q3 2024/25 (1 October 2024 - 31 December 2024). ### Lot Information PT1, Kingswells Local Bus Service, D23/LB-039/26 Local Bus Service C3, St Peters School, D23/342B/27 School Transport - 5-6 passenger seat cehicle C4, Orchard Brae School, SW914A/25/D23 Social Care Transport - 5-8 passenger seat accessible vehicle. C6, Orchard Brae School, D23/504E/26 School Transport - 9-16 passenger seat accessible minibus PT1, N1, City Centre - Ashwood/Danestone, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-040/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N61, City Centre - Ellon Night Bus Service, D23/LB-041/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N17, City Centre - Bucksburn/Dyce Night Bus Service, D23/LB-042/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N9 City Centre - Inverurie, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-043/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N12, Torry - Northfield, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-044/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N23, City Centre - Kingswells, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-045/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N6, City Centre - Westhill, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-046/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N201, City Centre - Banchory, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-047/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N18, City Centre to Kincorth/Cove, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-048/25 Local Bus Service PT1, N7, Garthdee - Stonehaven, Night Bus Service, D23/LB-049/25 Local Bus Service C3, Sunnybank School, D23/344A/26 School Transport - 5-8 passenger seat vehicle ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521440 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,038,350 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | 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 | FALCON COACH HIRE; FIRST GROUP T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED, FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; MCGILLS MIDLAND BLUEBIRD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 9 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521440 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521440 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q3 2024/25) - Passenger Transport Services call-off's from Q3 2024/25 (1 October 2024 - 31 December 2024). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787381. 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