Coach and Mini-Bus Hire Framework
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.
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.. The Council will utilise this market engagement exercise to determine the framework lot structure.
About This Opportunity
This is a framework agreement contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.0 million.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, 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 is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.