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title: "Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835479"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835479

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council, located in Perth, has completed the procurement process for "Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1". This process falls within the general public services category and primarily affects the Perth & Kinross Council area with potential operations in neighbouring regions. The procurement used an open procedure under a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and concluded in the award phase. Key dates include the contract being signed on 19th March 2026. The procurement was for services with the main classification of CPV 60112000, concerning transport services by public service vehicles.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, with 17 bids received, all from SMEs. j docherty & sons ltd and Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited, operating as Stagecoach East Scotland, were notably successful, highlighting potential advantages for businesses with strong regional capabilities and public transport expertise. Companies venturing into this space can expect to engage in significant projects that might extend beyond initial terms, offering scope for long-term involvement in public transport service provision within the region.

## Notice

Quarterly Report of Contract Awards made under Perth & Kinross Council's DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles. This award notice covers one tender exercise awarded during the period 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 under the following tender exercises: PKC13833 Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles (February 2026) Details of the awards can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/20296/Transport-Contracts-awarded-by-Perth-Kinross-Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

see Short Description. The Council will have the option, if intimated in the tender documents, to extend contracts beyond their original term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560750 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 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 | £378,478 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| 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 | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND; J DOCHERTY & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560750

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560750
  Award of Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles Q1 2026 #1 - Quarterly Report of Contract Awards made under Perth & Kinross Council's DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles. This award notice covers one tender exercise awarded during the period 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 under the following tender exercises: PKC13833 Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles (February 2026) Details of the awards can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/20296/Transport-Contracts-awarded-by-Perth-Kinross-Council

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/index.asp
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835479

## Provenance

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