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title: "Award of Mainstream School Transport Short Term Tender - T-SS865J, Portlethen Academy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825058"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Award of Mainstream School Transport Short Term Tender - T-SS865J, Portlethen Academy

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825058

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Award of Mainstream School Transport Short Term Tender - T-SS865J, Portlethen Academy" was initiated by Aberdeenshire Council, located in Aberdeen, with its office at Woodhill House, AB16 5GB. The tender focused on services within the public transportation sector, specifically seeking providers for mainstream school transport services under various classifications such as passenger cars, motor vehicles for groups, taxi services, and non-scheduled passenger transport. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract valued at £19,500, awarded to Leathan Taxis, who submitted one of four bids received. The tender period for submissions concluded on 7th February 2026, and the contract was signed on 3rd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that provide vehicles capable of transporting multiple persons. Service providers equipped with the necessary expertise and vehicles to meet the unique school transport requirements can find growth opportunities through such contracts. The ability to offer cost-effective and reliable transport services in alignment with the specific needs outlined in the tender specifications could enhance their portfolio and visibility within public sector procurement activities, especially for companies similar to Leathan Taxis that have successfully engaged with Aberdeenshire Council.

## Notice

These contract(s) are available for tender for Mainstream School Transport Services. These services will operate under the terms and conditions attached to this quick quote and will be governed by the Contract Performance Management System (CPMS) also attached to this Quick Quote. Please see service specification attached for services required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551582 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MORAY COUNCIL; NHS FIFE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REDRESS SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ACE TAXIS PERTH; AETHER; AGRICAR; CRAIGIE CABS; D&J TAXIS; DESIGN AIR (SCOTLAND; DWF; HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; LEATHAN TAXIS; MUHAMMAD NAZIR; NILFISK; RANKINFRASER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE; TIAA; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34110000 - Passenger cars
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551582

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.com

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