This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2024 at 11:15

TenderUpdate

23 Apr 2024 at 08:59

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2024 at 11:07

Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 15:32

Planning

05 Jul 2023 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the tender process for a Passenger Transport Framework Agreement, aimed at providing transport services by taxi, private hire car, or coach, with a primary focus on home-to-school transport for pupils as well as transportation for various vulnerable service users. The services are broadly categorised under the CPV code 60120000 (Taxi services) and cover primarily the city of Edinburgh. This procurement was part of an open procedure, with the contract awarded across multiple lots including unescorted and escorted travel arrangements. The contract was signed on July 8th, 2024, and key suppliers have already been awarded, such as 1212 Taxis and Premier taxis.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs in the transport sector, to engage with a major public body like The City of Edinburgh Council. The contract covers various lots that demand high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective transport services, making it suitable for companies offering taxi services, private hire, and special-purpose road passenger-transport. With specific selection criteria like the payment of the Real Living Wage, inclusion of prompt payment clauses, and evidence of environmental commitments, businesses adhering to these ethical and professional standards will find themselves well-placed to compete and grow through this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and transport for a range of vulnerable services users. This Framework Agreement will be divided into Lots to cover unescorted and escorted travel arrangements, mainly within the city of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant

Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant including out of authority. Specialist vehicle and/or equipment may be required for the transport of vulnerable children and adults.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on July 2024 for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to two periods of up to twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Unescorted Passenger Transport

The Contractor will be required to operate a high quality, reliable, responsive and cost effective pre-booked vehicle hire service for unescorted passenger journeys on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) to meet transport requirements for the following user groups: Health and Social Care clients, approximately 48% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from day centres and activities Children and Families clients, approximately 40% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from school and activities Homeless persons accessing Council services, approximately 4% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from temporary accommodation Council staff and Councillors, approximately 8% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from Council Offices

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on July 2024 for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to two periods of up to twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Unescorted Passenger Transport

Requirements for school coach trips and associated services, including but not limited to booking travel (such as ferries) and accommodation, trips and tour guides, and any other related services as determined by the scope of a particular trip. home to school transport fixed routes and ad hoc requirements from time to time on a temporary basis, for example for the purpose of accessing education-related extra-curricular activities (estimated overall requirement is 150 routes).

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on July 2024 for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to two periods of up to twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Transport for Excursions

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and the transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care purposes. Additional information: Please see the attached PIN Brief for additional information.

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted. No specialist care, or equipment required including out of authority

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on July 2024 for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to two periods of up to twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03def2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027521-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
8 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
41
Supplier Names

1212 Taxis

AAA Coaches Ltd

Abbot Travel Limited

Avalon Scotland Ltd

Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited

Central Taxis

Chauffeur Drive (Scotland) Ltd

City Cabs (Edinburgh) Limited

E & M Horsburgh Ltd

Edinburgh Taxis Ltd

Festival Travel (Scotland) Ltd

GT Private Hire

GT TRAVEL

H&M Ferguson Ltd

Jtscars ltd

Kerr Private Hire Ltd

Kinnaird Transport Services

LA Travel

Lothian Motorcoaches

M&D Privatehire

Optravel LTD

P&s transport

Premier taxis

Prentice Westwood Ltd.

Ratho Coaches Ltd

Rogerson Coach Travel

S & M Pickering

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

Seven Sevens Cars Ltd, T/A Capital Cars

Shandon Travel Ltd

W & K SCOTT LTD t/a ALBA COACHES

Westcroft travel ltd

ac's taxis

allthefours inc

b and g taxis

carr private hire ltd

coulman coaches

dg transport

g and r taxis edinburgh

mrs nancy mcelhone

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