--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Related Contracts (2)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Related Contracts (2) Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620.json) ## Summary The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has initiated a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on transport-related service contracts, including school, vocational, and additional support needs (ASN) requirements. This system is designed for multiple regions such as Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, and South Lanarkshire, among others, and aims to establish contracts with local councils and their associated organisations. Tagged as a 'tender', the procurement stage is currently active, with electronic submissions due by 1st July 2026. This contract falls under the transport services industry category with its primary location in the UKM8 region, encompassing several local authority areas. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure with a substantial budget allocated, amounting to £900 million GBP. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing regular and additional support transport. The procurement approach allows room for a competitive environment, rewarding businesses that offer a combination of competitive pricing and technical capabilities. With a wide scope across multiple Scottish regions, transport operators and service providers with expertise in large-scale operations and logistics within educational frameworks will find potential growth opportunities. Engaging in this DPS may enable businesses to secure long-term arrangements with public sector clients, enhancing their visibility and reliability in the public procurement market. ## Notice SPT as a contracting authority is purchasing transport related service contracts including but not limited to schools, vocational and additional support needs (ASN) requirements on behalf of the following contracting authorities and their arm's length organisations: Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Argyll & Bute and Inverclyde. SPT is the agent for the above-mentioned Councils. Any contracts awarded will be between the Council and the awarded Operator. ### Lot Information Transport Services for Glasgow Area Provision of transport related service contracts within Glasgow City or cross border areas. Transport Services for North Lanarkshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within North Lanarkshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for South Lanarkshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within South Lanarkshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for East Dunbartonshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within East Dunbartonshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for West Dunbartonshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within West Dunbartonshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for East Renfrewshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within East Renfrewshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for Renfrewshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within Renfrewshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for East Ayrshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within East Ayrshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for North Ayrshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within North Ayshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for South Ayrshire Area Provision of transport related service contracts within South Ayrshire or cross border areas. Transport Services for Argyll & Bute Area Provision of transport related service contracts within Argyll & Bute or cross border areas. Transport Services for Inverclyde Area Provision of transport related service contracts within Inverclyde or cross border areas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556451 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Further notices may be published on the expiration of this contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000,000 | | 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 | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 5JF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556451 - 26 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547981 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547981 DPS for Home to School Transport - Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of mainstream home to school transport. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556451 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Related Contracts (2) - SPT as a contracting authority is purchasing transport related service contracts including but not limited to schools, vocational and additional support needs (ASN) requirements on behalf of the following contracting authorities and their arm's length organisations: Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Argyll & Bute and Inverclyde. SPT is the agent for the above-mentioned Councils. Any contracts awarded will be between the Council and the awarded Operator. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.spt.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000821620. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821620.json.