Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Glasgow City Council
40 John St, City Chambers
Glasgow
G2 1DU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412876426
E-mail: CorporateProcurement@glasgow.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Coach and Mini-Bus Hire Framework
Reference number: GCC006613CPU
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60172000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Glasgow City Council’s current Coach and Mini‑Bus Hire Framework is due to expire on 04 January 2027. The Council therefore intends to establish a new Framework Agreement to ensure continued provision of these services. The new Framework will cover the supply of coach and mini‑bus hire services for journeys both within and out with the Glasgow city boundary, supporting the requirements of Glasgow City Council (GCC) departments and its Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEOs). The Framework will require the provision of flexible, reliable passenger transport services, which may include:
School trips and educational outings
Community and corporate events, Ad-hoc and planned passenger , transport journeys, Short‑notice and on‑demand transport requirements.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
60170000
60140000
60130000
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Glasgow City Council
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Glasgow City Councils Current Coach and Mini-bus Framework is ending on January 4th 2026.
This Framework will replace the current arrangements providing both planned and ad hoc transport services primarily to education establishments.
Requirements will vary in scope, from small vehicles to large coaches covering both long and short distances.
Suppliers will be required to hold relevant PVG membership, operator and driving licences alongside vehicle and insurance certifications.
II.2.14) Additional information
The Council will utilise this market engagement exercise to determine the framework lot structure.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Glasgow City Council is keen to engage and support local transport companies, to deliver services on behalf of the Council.
In partnership with SDP, the Council has arranged two initial events -one in-person and one online, for you to hear more about this upcoming opportunity.
Please click on the link to book your attendance at the one that works best for you.
Glasgow City Council has also arranged for SDP to walk inexperienced bidders through the tendering process once this opportunity has been published via Public Contract Scotland. Please click on the link below dated 9th June ’26 at 4:30pm if you would benefit from watching an expert walk you through the bidding process.
Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework Talking Tenders Webinar
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4:30-6:00pm
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/glasgow-city-council-mini-bus-coach-ad-hoc-framework-talking-tenders-webinar-2081/
Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework Talking Tenders - In Person
Tuesday 26 May 2026, 11:00am - 13:00pm
Glasgow SDP Event
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/glasgow-city-council-mini-bus-coach-ad-hoc-framework-talking-tenders-in-person-2083/
Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework Aligned Tender Training Webinar
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 4:30-6:00pm
Webinar
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/glasgow-city-council-mini-bus-coach-ad-hoc-framework-aligned-tender-training-webinar-2082/
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827859.
(SC Ref:827859)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/04/2026