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ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 May 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is conducting a tender for the "ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework," aimed at acquiring transport services in East Lothian. This procurement falls under the services industry and is currently in the award stage, following a successful bidding process concluded in August 2020. The framework consists of four lots: Taxis Services, Catering for school meals transportation, Ad hoc school trip mini bus and coach hire, and Ad hoc specialist vehicle hire, including wheelchair-accessible services. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 15th June 2020, with total contract values estimated significantly for each service category, highlighting the ongoing demand for these services within the region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector to engage with East Lothian Council and establish long-term partnerships. Businesses that specialise in taxi services, catering logistics, or accessible vehicle hire are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Additionally, suppliers capable of meeting the specific service requirements and compliance standards outlined by the council will likely benefit from the framework's structure, which allows for ongoing engagements and potential for future service expansions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (ELC) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be a preferred supplier on a part ranked and part non-ranked framework agreement who will carry out transport services on behalf of the council. This will be a framework with 4 lots as below. The lots are: - Lot 1: Taxis Services (further split into 8 geographical areas) - Lot 2: Catering- School meals transportation - Lot 3: Ad hoc school trip mini bus and Coach hire - Lot 4: Ad hoc specialist vehicle hire (wheelchair accessible vehicles, i.e., car/taxi, minibus and low floor midi bus)

Lot Information

Lot 1:Taxis Services

- Lot 1: Taxis Services (further split into 7 geographical areas): This is for the use of all Council staff; councilors; older people and children. This is separated into 7 geographical areas. For each geographical area there will be a ranked framework with contractors in each area. The handbook will list prices and discounts for single journeys and staff and councillors will select the best value contractor from the list. Please note that transportation of older people to day centers and lunch clubs; transportation of looked after children between parents and foster careers (contact) or to school or for respite; transportation of homeless children in temporary accommodation and transportation of children to schools during property decants will also be included under "taxi services". The requirement of these services requires drivers to have a PVG for children & adults. Additionally escorts may be required so an hourly escort rate is required. There may be situations where a mini-competition will be carried out to identify the best value contractor for a specific route or requirement for multiple journeys as well as for new routes been added.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 2: Catering

- Lot 2- Catering: Transportation of school meals: between school kitchens and schools with no kitchens. A single contractor is allocated the route.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 3: Schools (Ad hoc school trip)

- Lot 3- Schools (Ad hoc school trip): Buses and mini-bus hire for school outings. All contractors meeting the requirements will be listed in the handbook. School staff will then contact contractors for quotes/mini tenders.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 4- Specialist Vehicles:

-Lot 4- Specialist Vehicles: This will be available to all departments in the council, including schools, to allow transportation of vulnerable and/or disabled clients. This is similar to taxi services about but it's for specialist vehicles including wheelchair accessible vehicles, car/taxi, minibus and low floor mini bus. This framework will include multiple contractors. The main users of this service will be Lunch clubs and additional needs base units.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619671
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394566
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

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,360,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20206 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

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
18
Supplier Names

Akbservices

Alba Taxis

Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Borders Buses Limited

City Circle UK Ltd

Edinburgh Coach Lines Ltd

Eve Coaches Ltd

GR Taxis

Johnny's Cabs

Jtscars ltd

Prentice Coaches Ltd

Ratho Coaches Ltd

Rogerson Coach Travel

Seven Sevens Cars Ltd, T/A Capital Cars

Torrrance Taxis

William Black Ltd Taxis

ac's taxis

midlothian travel

Further Information

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