Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
131 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5JF
UK
E-mail: Schools.DPS@spt.co.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.spt.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10382
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Related Contracts (2)
Reference number: 25-125
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60170000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
SPT as a contracting authority is purchasing transport related service contracts including but not limited to schools, vocational and additional
support needs (ASN) requirements on behalf of the following contracting authorities and their arm's length organisations:
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire,
North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Argyll & Bute and Inverclyde.
SPT is the agent for the above-mentioned Councils. Any contracts awarded will be between the Council and the awarded Operator.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for Glasgow Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within Glasgow City or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Transport Services for North Lanarkshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within North Lanarkshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Transport Services for South Lanarkshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within South Lanarkshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Transport Services for East Dunbartonshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within East Dunbartonshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Transport Services for West Dunbartonshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within West Dunbartonshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for East Renfrewshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within East Renfrewshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for Renfrewshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within Renfrewshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for East Ayrshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within East Ayrshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for North Ayrshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within North Ayshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for South Ayrshire Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within South Ayrshire or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for Argyll & Bute Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within Argyll & Bute or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Transport Services for Inverclyde Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM8
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of transport related service contracts within Inverclyde or cross border areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
90
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 180
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 400
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
All vehicles used in the performance of this and any other Contract will be
licensed, equipped, insured and maintained as required by statute and
inspected in compliance with the terms of any undertaking given to the
Commissioner for the Scottish Traffic Area (The Commissioner), other licensing
authority or SPT, details of which will be made available to SPT upon request.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, inspection and maintenance records for all
vehicles shall be completed and maintained in such a manner as may be
prescribed by SPT and provided to SPT on demand.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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:
2026/S 000-006475
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
01/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
01/10/2026
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Further notices may be published on the expiration of this contract.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The minimum selection criteria for appointment to the DPS is successful completion of the SPD. By submitting a completed SPD, Operators are confirming that they are able to provide the Transport Services referred to in this notice.
SPT reserve the right to change the Technical and Commercial weightings and questions at any point during the term of the DPS.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 6862. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
No individual contract awarded from this DPS will be in excess of GBP 4m in value.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits (CBs) may be required to be delivered by an Operator as a result of any award made. Operators will be contacted directly by the contracting Council to discuss how these will be delivered.
(SC Ref:832016)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Glasgow
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/05/2026