--- title: "SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-06-02" --- # SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service, headquartered in Edinburgh, is conducting an active tender titled "SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services," primarily within the public order and safety industry category. This procurement involves coach hire services to transport between the SPS College in Brightons, Falkirk and the SPS National Training Centre in Fauldhouse, West Lothian. The process follows an open procedure allowing electronic submissions until 6th July 2026 at 14:00 BST, with the award period commencing at 14:30 BST on the same day. The contract requires services for a specific duration with potential renewal options, indicating a long-term engagement for the successful bidder. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation and coach hire services. Companies equipped with fleet management capabilities and familiar with servicing government contracts will find this particularly beneficial. The emphasis on quality (30%) and price (70%) in the award criteria suggests an opportunity for businesses offering competitive pricing with a proven track record of reliability to excel. Engaging with this tender could foster growth through sustained contractual relations with a national authority, offering further expansion in similar government procurement exercises. ## Notice The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser's College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser's National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Renewal: Optional extension of up to a further 36 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557095 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557095 - 16 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534773 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534773 SPS-02990 Bus Service for SPS Recruits - The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser's College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser's National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557095 SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services - The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser's College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser's National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803902 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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