Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport
About This Opportunity
Award by Shetland Islands Council (United Kingdom, transport & logistics): Multi-Supplier Framework. Awarded to K and k transport (GBP 1, Nov 2025).
This is a framework agreement contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Road Transport and Rail Transport. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the transport and logistics sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.
The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract.
The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 30, 2026. Last refreshed 57 days ago. Reference: 029258-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Shetland Islands Council
Shetland Islands Council has issued 55 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 50 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Shetland Islands Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
K and k transport was awarded the contract for £1. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 029258-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to K and k transport. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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