---
title: "Transport to Employment Operator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834638"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Transport to Employment Operator

Buyer: TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834638

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## Summary

The Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN) is currently in the tender phase for a project titled "Transport to Employment Operator". This contract focuses on demand-responsive transport services within Tayside and Central Scotland. The procurement falls under the services category and is managed through an open procedure. Interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 3rd July 2026 at noon. The contract is valued at £500,000, with the award period commencing on the same date as the submission deadline. The procurement method encourages electronic responses and submissions in English, with a tender period that anticipates contracting for an initial period of 360 days, renewable for an additional year subject to funding.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those offering innovative and flexible demand-responsive transport solutions. Companies with experience in service integration and regional supply chain management will find this procurement aligns well with their competencies. The open procurement method and allowance for electronic bidding make it accessible for a wide range of service providers, including smaller enterprises seeking to expand their presence in the public transport market. The framework agreement structure further suggests potential for ongoing relationships with the contracting body, contingent upon successful execution and funding availability.

## Notice

Demand Responsive Transport

### Lot Information

Suppliers of DRT

Procurement of on demand transport to support local travel to work

Renewal: +1 year subject to funding

Spot award framework supply

DRT supply Framework

Renewal: + 1 year subject to funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558065 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN) |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5EN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558065

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558065
  Transport to Employment Operator - Demand Responsive Transport

## Notice URLs

- http://www.t2e.scot
- http://www.tactran.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834638
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834638
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834638
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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