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title: "Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810224"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810224

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Shetland Islands Council involves the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for various passenger transport services, including local bus services, school transport, and specialised transport for individuals with social or welfare needs. The procurement, categorised under general public services, was conducted as an open procedure with an active status, governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The transport services are to be provided within the Shetland Islands. The tender submission concluded on 27th October 2025, with the award process commencing shortly after. Key stakeholders include the Shetland Islands Council as the buyer and numerous SMEs as suppliers, highlighting local participation.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in transport services to expand their business footprint by partnering with local authorities like Shetland Islands Council. Companies offering bus, taxi, or specialised transport services stand to benefit significantly from the agreement, given that the framework supports diverse needs including public transport, school services, and additional support services. Given the open procedure and emphasis on quality over price, businesses with robust service provision capabilities and competitive operational standards would find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially secure a placement on this framework. Such collaborations can foster long-term growth and strengthen community ties within the Shetland Islands.

## Notice

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

### Lot Information

Mainstream School Transport Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Supported Public Local Bus Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552821 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 | 24 |
| Supplier names | A.D.S; ALLIED TAXIS SHETLAND; ANITA KELLY; C EDWIN WILLIAMSON; CHRISTINA SIMMONS; G'S TAXI; GARY H JOHNSON T/A JOHNSON TRANSPORT; GLJ TRANSPORT; J & DS HALCROW; J & K SCOLLAY; JA & GD NICOLSON; JOHNSTON'S SERVICES; K AND K TRANSPORT; MARTIN'S CAR HIRE; MAUREEN PETERSON; R G JAMIESON & SON; R ROBERTSON & SON; ROBERT C SLATER; SHETLAND BUS AND COACH; SHETLAND CHAUFFEUR; SHETLAND TOURS AND TRANSFERS; SINCLAIR'S TAXIS; W A NICOLSON; WASTBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552821
- 26 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540119

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=11
  29th September 2025 - Schedule 4 - Quality Questions - Word Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=1
  26th September 2025 - Covering Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=2
  26th September 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=3
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=4
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=5
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=6
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=7
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1 - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=8
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1 - Appendix 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=9
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 1 - Appendix 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540119&idx=10
  26th September 2025 - Schedule 4 - Quality Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540119
  Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport - Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552821
  Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport - Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810224

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