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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2025/26)(Addition)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807940"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
---

# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2025/26)(Addition)

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807940

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Aberdeen City Council involves a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of contracted passenger transport services, occurring in the first quarter of 2025/26. This tender focuses on school shuttle bus services, specifically relating to the refurbishment of a local school. Located within the UKM50 region, the industry category is classified under general public services, with a specific focus on passenger transport. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with several contracts signed in late July and early August 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding from suitable suppliers.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. SMEs like Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd and larger enterprises like First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited have already competed successfully, securing contracts under this framework. Businesses with expertise in providing shuttle services for educational institutions or those with a fleet suitable for school transport can find opportunities for growth by leveraging contracts like these. The process encourages participation from both SMEs and larger firms, offering a chance for diverse business growth in the transport services industry in the Aberdeen area.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services call-off's from Q 2025/26 (1 March 2025 - 30 June 2025, additional contracts omitted form initial award notice).

### Lot Information

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-J

School Transport for School Refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-K

School Transport for Refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-L

School Transport for refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

C8, Ferryhill School Shuttle Bus, D23/315A/26-M

School Transport for refurbishment, 35+ seat coach

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537475 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 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 | £237,330 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; FIRST GROUP T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED, FIRST SCOTLAND EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537475

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537475
  Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q1 2025/26)(Addition) - Passenger Transport Services call-off's from Q 2025/26 (1 March 2025 - 30 June 2025, additional contracts omitted form initial award notice).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807940

## Provenance

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