---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Pupil Transport ad School Teacher Transport for the Island of Eday, Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821630"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Pupil Transport ad School Teacher Transport for the Island of Eday, Orkney

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821630

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is inviting tenders for the provision of pupil and school teacher transport services on the Island of Eday, Orkney, under their procurement process ID JAN548021. This tender falls within the transport services industry category and is in the tendering stage. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions, with key deadlines including a tender submission end date on 27th February 2026 by 12:00 PM. The contract period will commence on 30th March 2026 and is expected to run until 29th March 2029, highlighting a substantial business opportunity worth GBP 101,115, with renewal options available for a further two 12-month periods.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing consistent and reliable transport in remote or rural locations. With an electronic submission process and a well-defined selection criteria focusing on suitability, economic, and technical capabilities, businesses that can offer competitive and innovative solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Companies should be prepared to meet the requirements of the procurement framework governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as detailed in the SPD Scotland module attached to this notice.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for school pupil transport and school teacher transport services on the North Island of Eday.

### Lot Information

Provision of School Pupil Transport for the Island of Eday, Orkney

The provision of school pupil transport to Eday Community School for Route 81 on the Island of Eday, Orkney for the duration of the school year (approximately 195 days).

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months - 2 x 12 month extensions allowed.

Provision of School Teacher Transport for the Island of Eday, Orkney

Provision of School Teacher transport on the Island of Eday. The transport of school teachers arriving o the Island of Eday via either the ferry port or the airfield to Eday Community School.

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months - 2 x 12 month extensions allowed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548021 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | January 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,115 |
| Lots value | £101,115 |
| 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548021

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548021
  Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Pupil Transport ad School Teacher Transport for the Island of Eday, Orkney - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for school pupil transport and school teacher transport services on the North Island of Eday.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821630
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=821630
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821630
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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