This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2017 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

08 Feb 2017 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jan 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting an open tender for the "Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement." This framework provides various passenger transport services, focusing on home-to-school transport for pupils, transport for those with additional support needs, and services for vulnerable health and social care users. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with services expected to be delivered primarily within the Edinburgh area (UKM75). The bid deadline extends to 13 March 2017, which has been adjusted to accommodate the submission of tenders following amendments to the pricing schedule.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and those equipped for specialised care. Companies with a proven track record in safe and reliable transport provision, and those able to comply with insurance and financial requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the framework facilitates long-term engagement, allowing for potential contract extensions, which can provide business stability and continuous work in public transport provision for the Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework agreement for a range of passenger transport services, including home to school transport of pupils, transport of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) and transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care (HSC).

Lot Information

Vehicle, Driver and Escort

Specialised vehicles (e.g. wheelchair accessible), escorts and / or special equipment may be required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted

No specialised care, equipment or specialised vehicles required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Vehicle, Driver and Escort - Specialised Care

Transportation of vulnerable children and adults. Specialised vehicles (e.g. wheelchair accessible), escorts and / or specialised care and / or special equipment may be required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Out of Authority Routes

Transportation of vulnerable children and adults between the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area and locations in other parts of Scotland. Specialised vehicles (e.g. wheelchair accessible), escorts and / or specialised care and / or special equipment may be required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000476702
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2018

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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