Becoming a School Transport Provider

Bus Éireann is seeking additional vehicles with available drivers (the “Additional Resources”) for the provision of services under the Primary, Post Primary and Special Needs School Transport Scheme (the “Services”).

Applications are invited from operators of large, medium, small buses and taxis with available drivers who wish to be considered for the provision of the Services.

New Operators who wish to be considered for the requirement should submit a completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and a maintenance questionnaire to Bus Éireann immediately.

Please note that you will need to register on the Governments eTender website to access the necessary documents. Once you are registered on etenders the link for the PQQ can be found on the eTenders DPS Workspace.

Please review the document and follow instructions for completing the application.  

Interested operators should note:

• Operators already on the School Transport Services – Qualification Panel 2023 to 2028 do not need to re-apply in order to be considered, unless the operator wishes to be considered for a County (or Counties) or vehicle category (or categories) in addition to those for which the operator has already qualified. 
  
  
• Garda vetting is mandatory for all personnel performing transport services under school transport contracts with Bus Éireann. 
  
  
• All vehicles must be fitted with seat belts, be less than 20 years old and must meet all statutory requirements.

For more information, please contact your local school transport office by email: