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Client Transport Services

Midlothian Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 11:23

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2025 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2025 at 14:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is currently inviting bids for a framework agreement to provide client transport services under the title "Client Transport Services" within the public road transport services category. This service encompasses the transportation of children and young people to various educational establishments, adult social care clients, and children and young people social care services clients to various locations. The procurement process is in the tender update stage with an extended deadline of 25th March 2025 for bid submissions, and questions can be submitted until 14th March 2025. The key procurement dates include the contract period starting on 6th August 2025 and ending on 5th August 2027, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method being utilised is open procedure, and the project is based in Midlothian, Scotland.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for transport service providers, including minibus, coach, taxi, and private hire car operators. Firms with experience in public transport services, especially those holding a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence or a licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, are well-suited to compete. By securing a place on this framework, businesses can achieve reliable and regular income while supporting essential transport services for the community. Additionally, there is an emphasis on community benefits, allowing successful bidders to contribute to local societal improvements, enhancing their corporate social responsibility profiles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Transport Services

Notice Description

Midlothian Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out Client transport services on behalf of the Council. The framework agreement is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various establishments. Children and young people Social Care services clients to various establishments.

Lot Information

Taxi and PHC Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out client transport services for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC services. This Lot is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various services. Children Social Care clients to various services.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Coach and Minibus Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced operators who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out client transport services for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services. This Lot may include but not restricted to the supply of transport for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adults Social Care clients to various locations. Children Social Care clients to various locations. Day Trips Excursions School to Hillend Snowsports Centre during and after school hours.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced operators who wish to be on a Framework to carry out client transport services for Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services. This may include but not restricted to the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Adult Social Care clients to various services. Children Social Care services clients to various services.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004014-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,653,870 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for these services. Any future tender opportunity is likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the Framework period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
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
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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