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Home to School Transport- Mainstream (East Lothian Council)

East Lothian Council

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has awarded call-off contracts under the Home to School Transport framework (ELC-18-1889), which covers special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on transport provision mainly within the UKM73 region of East Lothian. This is part of a strategic initiative aligned with the Council's education transport and climate strategies. The current procurement stage is Award, with contracts signed on 23 February 2026 and extending until 31 July 2027. The procurement followed a limited procedure without prior publication, in accordance with relevant legal directives.

This contracting process presents numerous opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in local transport services. Companies such as AC Taxis, Eve Coaches Ltd, Prentice Coaches Ltd, Alba Taxis, and Torrance Taxis are already engaged, showcasing the suitability for businesses within the transport sector. The focus on sustainability and strategic alignment with local development plans indicates potential for businesses that can innovate in eco-friendly and efficient transport solutions, thus aligning with the Council's climate change commitments and extension of services. Whether newer SMEs or established transport providers, this framework expansion provides a fertile ground for companies aiming to establish or solidify their presence in the public transport industry within East Lothian.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport- Mainstream (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that East Lothian Council intends to extend call-off contracts under the ELC-18-1889 Home to School- Mainstream framework to 31 July 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that East Lothian Council intends to extend award call-off contracts under the ELC-18-1889 Home to School- Mainstream framework, these shall continue after the expiry to 31 July 2027.

Procurement Information

East Lothian Council organises school bus services in line with section 51 of The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 and the East Lothian Council Education Transport policy. The Provision of Home to School Transport for Mainstream Pupils (ELC reference ELC-18-1888) Framework will expire on 31 July 2024. The Council awarded call-off contracts under the said Framework, these shall continue after the expiry to 31 July 2027. The Directive 2014/24/EU (upon which the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 are based) allows for call-off contracts to continue beyond the expiry of a framework. Furthermore, the Council is currently in the process of working towards the creation of a new provision of home to school transport Framework (DPS). In doing so, the Council deems it necessary to conduct a strategic consultation to assess the Education Transport policy, aligning it with the council's climate change strategy and commitments to achieve net zero. Consideration will also be given to the local development plan and the subsequent growth agenda within East Lothian.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065abf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016354-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,868,229 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
5
Supplier Names

AC Taxis

Eve Coaches Ltd

Prentice Coaches Ltd

Alba Taxis

Torrrance Taxis

Further Information

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