SEStran Transport to Health Vision and OBCs

What this is

South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran) is seeking a consultancy to develop a regional Transport to Health vision and associated Outline Business Cases (OBCs). The work involves strategic consultancy support for SEStran's Transport to Health programme, building on existing research and the 2026 Case for Change document. Estimated value is £75,000 for an 8-month contract (August 2026 – March 2027). Award is 80% quality and 20% price.

Key points

• Heavily quality-weighted evaluation (80% quality, 20% price) — strong Transport to Health expertise is critical
• Substantial background reading available: 2025 Literature Review, Case for Change 2026, MACS report 2019
• Submission deadline: 20/07/2026 at 12:00 via PCS Postbox

Who can bid

Economic and financial standing plus technical and professional ability as stated in procurement documents. Consultancy experience in transport strategy and business case development expected.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% 80% quality scoring, 20% price. Full quality sub-criteria specified in the ITT.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS Postbox at publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Extensive background documentation available (literature review, delivery plan, Case for Change, RBS 2025).

Clarifications

Q&A via PCS portal. Deadline 20/07/2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

Contract runs 10/08/2026 to 31/03/2027 (approximately 8 months). Not subject to renewal.

Classification

CPV 71311200 — Transport systems consultancy services ScotlandEdinburgh & LothiansScotland South