--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2024/25)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-01" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2024/25) Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council has successfully completed the awarding process for their Dynamic Purchasing System, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2024/25)." This procurement falls under the services category in the general public services industry, specifically transportation services. The region of interest is UKM50, primarily covering Aberdeen and nearby areas. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract awards span from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, providing services across multiple identified lots, including school and social care transport, among other local bus services for events. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, such as SMEs and large transport providers. Companies like Watermill Coaches Ltd, Falcon Coach Hire Ltd, Fairview Executive Hire, AJS Contract Cars Ltd, Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd, First Group, and Bluebird Buses Ltd, which specialise in providing efficient and reliable transport vehicles ranging from small cars to large buses, are well-positioned to benefit from these contracts. This procurement process not only enhances business growth by securing low-risk, long-term contracts but also fosters consistent demand for transport services in the region, promoting business stability and expansion. ## Notice Passenger Transport Services call-off contract awards from Q4 2024/25 (1 January 2025 - 31 March 2025). ### Lot Information C1 - Music4U, Adult Day Service, SW935/25/D23 Social Care Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle C5 - Culter School, D23/310A/29 School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus C8 - Bucksburn Academy, D23/403A/26-C School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C3 - Aberdeen Grammar School, D23/401A/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle. C3 - Sunnybank School - D23/344C/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3 - Westhill Primary & Westhill Academy, D23/499A/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle. C3 - Bridge of Don Academy, D23/402A/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle. C3 - Northfield Academy, D23/410B/27 School Transport, 5-8 Passenger seat vehicle. C8 - Bucksburn Academy - Kingswells, D23/403A/29-A School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus. C8 - Bucksburn Academy - Kingswells, D23/403A/29-B School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus. C8 - Bucksburn Academy - Kingswells, D23/403A/29-D School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus. C8 - Bucksburn Academy / Dyce Academy Shuttle Bus, D23/405D/29 School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus. C8 - Bucksburn Academy / Dyce Academy Shuttle Bus, D23/405E/29 School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus. PT1, TS1, Bridge of Don, Tall Ships P&R, D23/SE-049A/25 Local Bus Service - Event P&R PT1, TS2, Craibstone, Tall Ships P&R, D23/SE-049B/25 Local Bus Service - Event P&R PT1, TS3, TECA, Tall Ships P&R, D23/SE-049C/25 Local Bus Service - Event P&R PT1, TS4, Kingswells, Tall Ships P&R, D23/SE-049D/25 Local Bus Service - Event P&R PT1, TS5, Altens, Tall Ships P&R, D23/SE-049E/25 Local Bus Service - Event P&R C1 - Lochside Academy ASN, D23/408F/25 School Transport, 4 passenger seat car. C3 - Mile End ASN, D23/322B/26 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C8 - Bucksburn Academy - Kingswells, D23/403A/29-F School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527304 | | 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 | 1 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jan 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 | £1,436,285 | ## 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 | 7 | | Supplier names | AJS CONTRACT CARS; BLUEBIRD BUSES; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; FAIRVIEW EXECUTIVE HIRE; FALCON COACH HIRE; FIRST GROUP T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED, FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; WATERMILL COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527304 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527304 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2024/25) - Passenger Transport Services call-off contract awards from Q4 2024/25 (1 January 2025 - 31 March 2025). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795009 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000795009. 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