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Supported Buses

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:57

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Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has initiated a comprehensive procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for supported bus services across East Lothian. The contract aims to integrate the local transport network, covering several key bus services such as Service 122 (Gullane Circle), Service 113 (Western General), Service 124, Service 120 (Dunbar to North Berwick), and more. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract value is estimated at £4,000,000. The tender closes on 3rd February 2025, with the subsequent award period commencing on the same date. This procurement falls under the 'Public road transport services' industry category and adheres to Section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 and the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with health and safety policies and accessibility standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, as well as those with expertise in handling accessible transport vehicles. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the flexibility in the number of lots they can bid for and the mandatory inclusion of community benefits. The framework agreement also prioritises companies that maintain robust health and safety policies and those engaged in climate change awareness and initiatives. Such procurements allow businesses to enhance their service offerings, expand operational areas, and contribute significantly to community welfare, thereby fostering business growth and reputation in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Buses

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender invitation is to establish a Framework Agreement for the operation of supported bus services in East Lothian with a vision to creating an integrated transport network for East Lothian.

Lot Information

Service 122 (Gullane Circle)

Service 122 (Option A)

Service 113 - Western General

Service 113 (Option A).

Service 124

Service 124 (Option A)

Service 121 - Haddington to North Berwick

Service 121 - Haddington to North Berwick

Service 120 - Dunbar to North Berwick

Service 120 (Package offer, includes: Service 121 & Service 123).

Service 123 - Gifford Circle

Service 123 - Gifford Circle

Service 110 Elphinstone to Prestonpans Rail Station

Service 110 Elphinstone to Prestonpans Rail Station

Service 110-Elphinstone to Prestonpans Rail Station only

Service 110 (Option 2)

Service 111 Haddington to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Service 111 (Option A)

Service 130 and Service 131

Service 130 and Service 131

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009817-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,605,116 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

East Coast Buses Ltd

Prentice Coaches Ltd

Further Information

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