This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Tender

30 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the award stage for the "Provision of Passenger Transport Services" contract, which encompasses various transport requirements, including school transport for children and general taxi services for social work. This procurement is located in Hamilton, UK, and was initiated under the open procedure method, with a total value of £24 million. The tender period ended on 21st February 2020, transitioning into the award phase which culminated in the signing of contracts on 30th October 2020. The various lots under this tender cater to specific transport needs, such as those for children with additional support needs and protected adults.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transport businesses, especially SME taxi firms capable of providing services tailored to vulnerable populations. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, particularly those that have experience with child and social care transport, will find this tender especially relevant. Companies should ensure they meet the insurance and operational standards set out by the council to be competitive in this procurement. The diversity of lots means there are multiple entry points for qualified suppliers, making this a lucrative opportunity for those within the transport sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Standard transport requirements for children

This includes the transport of children with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council's Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter school transfers where required.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 2 Standard transport requirements for protected adults

This includes the transport of protected adults as required by the Council's Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 3 Transport requirements for children with complex behavioural needs

This includes the transport of children with complex additional support needs including social, emotional, behavioural and autistic spectrum conditions. Passengers may also have complex medical conditions requiring the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger's medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 4 Transport for children with complex medical needs

This includes the transport of children with complex medical conditions and may require the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger's medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 5 Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of children as required for Education Resources.

Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of children as required for Education Resources.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 6 Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of adults and children as required for Social Work Resources

Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of adults and children as required for Social Work Resources

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399486
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
45
Supplier Names

2by2 Transport

A Williams

Alan Smith Taxi

Andrew Borland Cars

Andrew Fielder Private Hire

Clydewide Taxis

D & R Walker Ltd

Dans taxi.s

David's private hire

East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association

Francis healey

Gerrys Minibuses Ltd

Go Taxis Ltd

Hastie Cars Ltd

IAIN ROBSON

J & M Macis

J&S PRIVATEHIRE

JJC CARS LTD

Jacks Taxis

Jason Campbell

Jim Irons

Margaret Bell

Martin taxi

McBride Taxis

Ojb transport ltd

Philip & Jane Thomson Taxis

Robertson Travel

SMG TRANSPORT

Self Employed

TRIKCX

Tam Anderson

Toner TravelPM1091283

Zed Cars Cambuslang Ltd

burgh radio taxis

hamilton toa taxis

ians taxis

jane mckelvie

lanark taxis

mark mcquarrie taxi

nicol transport

raycars and coaches

richland scotland ltd

robert cumberland taxi service

rocket taxis

sw taxis

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376121
    Provision of Passenger Transport Services - The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399486
    Provision of Passenger Transport Services - The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability.

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