--- title: "School Transport Contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-05" --- # School Transport Contract Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605.json) ## Summary Moray Council has completed the award stage for its School Transport Contract, focusing on services within the transportation sector across the Moray region. The contract encompasses three distinct lots: Large Vehicles, Small Vehicles, and Youth Orchestra Transport, with delivery locations specified as Moray Wide (UKM62). The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract being signed on 2nd February 2026. The award criteria prioritised price over quality, at a ratio of 80:20. Building the infrastructure for efficient Home to School Transport, this procurement aligns with Moray Council’s public service goals. The tender period concluded on 24th November 2025, marking the transition from the active tender to the contract award stage. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in the transport sector. It provides an inclusive platform for small and medium-sized enterprises such as DEVERON COACHES LIMITED, KINEIL COACHES LTD, and Maynes Coaches Ltd to scale their operations or reinforce their existing service offering. With the detailed selection criteria ensuring experienced service delivery, businesses can capitalise on the long-term demands for educational transportation. The competitive pricing approach makes it favourable for cost-effective operations, while the renewal potential supports sustained business relationships and enterprise expansion. Bidders are encouraged to incorporate community benefits, potentially boosting regional reputation and business sustainability. ## Notice Moray Council has a variety of requirements in relation to transportation, including Home to School transport, Community Services transport and Public Bus services. This tender sets out the Council's requirements for the provision of Home to School Transport only. ### Lot Information Large Vehicles This tender is for the provision of transport associated with education. To ease completion for bidders all lot information is contained in the commercial envelope on PCS-Tender for the project identified. Lot 1 is for large vehicles (>16 seats). The statement for a Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: This contract can be extended for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months Small Vehicles This tender is for the provision of transport associated with education. To ease completion for bidders all lot information is contained in the commercial envelope on PCS-Tender for the project identified. Lot 2 is for smaller vehicles (up to 16 seats). The statement for a Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: This contract can be extended for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months Youth Orchestra Transport This tender is for the provision of transport associated with education. To ease completion for bidders all lot information is contained in the commercial envelope on PCS-Tender for the project identified. Lot 3 is for the provision of transport to Moray Youth Orchestra (Saturdays only). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: This contract can be extended for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551025 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Consideration will be made during the final year of the initial period whether contract extensions will be taken or not. It is expected that future requirements will be retendered in 5-7 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,220,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £19,393,158 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 12 | | Supplier names | A2B CABS; ACE TAXIS; CRM FACILITATORS ELGIN; DEVERON COACHES; FIONA ANTHONY; KINEIL COACHES; LOGAN MINIBUS HIRE; MAYNES COACHES; PORTKNOCKIE CONTRACT HIRE; RITCHIE CONTRACT HIRE; RS COACHES; SPOT ON CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551025 - 22 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541949 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541949 School Transport Contract - Moray Council has a variety of requirements in relation to transportation, including Home to School transport, Community Services transport and Public Bus services. This tender sets out the Council's requirements for the provision of Home to School Transport only. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551025 School Transport Contract - Moray Council has a variety of requirements in relation to transportation, including Home to School transport, Community Services transport and Public Bus services. This tender sets out the Council's requirements for the provision of Home to School Transport only. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813605 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000813605. 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