--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2025/26)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2025/26) Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484.json) ## Summary The Aberdeen City Council has completed its procurement award process for the Dynamic Purchasing System for Contracted Passenger Transport Services. This procurement concerns passenger transport services, specifically school and adult social care transport, with agreements being active from Q4 2025/26, covering the period between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with numerous contracts now active across various lots. The services fall under the general public services classification (COFOG code: 01) and are situated within the UKM50 region, primarily Aberdeen, Scotland. The process is now at the award and contract stage, with several suppliers, including both SMEs and larger entities, having secured contracts to deliver these services. Key contracts were signed between 29 January and 31 March 2026, reflecting the timely progression in the procurement timeline. This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services, to expand their reach and influence within the Aberdeen region. Small and medium enterprises successfully participated and secured awards, highlighting the favourable conditions for SME involvement. The diversity of the contracts and the open procurement method provide a competitive yet accessible landscape for suitable entities, spanning from smaller local transport operators to larger-scale service providers. Businesses focused on school transport or adult social care transport can find substantial growth prospects via tailored service delivery, aligning with community needs and enhancing service accessibility within public service frameworks. ## Notice Passenger Transport Services call-off contracts from Q4 2025/26 (1 January 2026 - 31 March 2026). ### Lot Information C7, St Josephs RC School, D23/341D/30 School Transport, 17-34 passenger seat bus C3, Sunnybank School ASN, D23/344D/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Kinellar School, D23/399A/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Cults Academy - Blacktop, D23/404C/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Hazlehead Academy, D23/407A/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Oldmachar Academy, D23/411B/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C8, St Joseph's RC School, D23/341C/30 School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C8, Cults Academy, D23/404/30-A School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C8, Cults Academy, D23/404A/30-B School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C8, Cults Academy, D23/404A/30-C School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C8, Cults Academy, D23/404A/30-D School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C6, Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403K/36 School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat accessible minibus C8, Bucksburn Academy, D23/403A/30-C School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C3, Gilcomstoun School - Gaelic Provision, D23/317A/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Gilcomstoun School - Gaelic Provision, D23/317B/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Holy Family RC School, D23/323A/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Kaimhill School, D23/324A/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Sunnybank School ASN, D23/344B/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Lochside Academy ASN, D23/408B/28 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C5, St Joseph's RC School, D23/341A/30 School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus C5, Cults Academy, D23/404B/30 School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus C5, St Joseph's RC School, D23/341B/30 School Transport, 9-16 passenger seat minibus C8, Bucksburn Academy/Dyce Academy, Shuttle Bus, D23/405D/29 School Transport, 35+ passenger seat bus C3, Mile End Schol ASN, D23/332M/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Sunnybank Schol ASN, D23/344A/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Bucksburn Academy ASN, D23/403F/29 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Cults Academy ASN, D23/403F/30 School Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C1, Beanacchar, SW902/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle C1, Music4U, SW935/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle C3, Beannachar, SW909/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Beannachar, SW901/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C4, Camphill, SW931/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat accessible vehicle C3, Newton Dee, SW922/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Beannachar, SW921/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Camphill, SW923/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C3, Newton Dee, SW907/30/D23 Adult Social Care Transport, 5-8 passenger seat vehicle C1, Heathryburn School ASN, D23/322A/26 School Transport, 4 passenger seat vehicle ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553219 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,545,335 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS; AJS CONTRACT CARS; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; FALCON COACH HIRE; FIRST SCOTLAND T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW (NO1) LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW (NO2; GREEN DESTINATIONS; WATERMILL COACHES; WILLIAM ANDERSON CARS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553219 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553219 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Contracted Passenger Transport Services (Q4 2025/26) - Passenger Transport Services call-off contracts from Q4 2025/26 (1 January 2026 - 31 March 2026). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828484 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000828484. 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