Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1786895668
E-mail: yvonne.wallace@scotland.police.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.spa.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus & Coach Transport Services
Reference number: PROC 23 2135
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60170000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (“the Authority”) have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – North of Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Framework Agreement for Bus/Coach Transport Services. Full details are contained in the Invitation to Tender Documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – East, Central & Southeast Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (“the Authority”) have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - West & Southwest Scotland Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (“the Authority”) have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - All of Scotland Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (“the Authority”) have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Rest of UK Region
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (“the Authority”) have identified a need for Bus & Coach Transportation Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-025890
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – North of Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Transport UK - Travel Connect
1st Floor Optima, 58 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7768251849
Fax: +44 7768251849
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
Kirknewton
EH27 8df
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 135 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – East, Central & Southeast Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
Kirknewton
EH27 8df
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Transport UK - Travel Connect
1st Floor Optima, 58 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7768251849
Fax: +44 7768251849
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD
THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT
FAULDHOUSE
EH47 9AD
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - West & Southwest Scotland Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Transport UK - Travel Connect
1st Floor Optima, 58 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7768251849
Fax: +44 7768251849
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
Kirknewton
EH27 8df
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD
THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT
FAULDHOUSE
EH47 9AD
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - All of Scotland Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
Kirknewton
EH27 8df
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Transport UK - Travel Connect
1st Floor Optima, 58 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7768251849
Fax: +44 7768251849
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 90 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Rest of UK Region
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh Ltd T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
Kirknewton
EH27 8df
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Transport UK - Travel Connect
1st Floor Optima, 58 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7768251849
Fax: +44 7768251849
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:817773)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/12/2025