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Supported Buses

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the operation of supported bus services under the title "Supported Buses". This initiative aims to establish a Framework Agreement to create an integrated transport network within East Lothian, United Kingdom (UKM73). The procurement process followed an open procedure, focusing on the services category and was at the award stage as of 18 March 2025. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 17 March 2025, with the tender period having ended on 3 February 2025. Contracts were awarded to companies including Prentice Coaches Ltd and East Coast Buses Ltd, covering multiple bus services across different routes within East Lothian.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those with experience in operating bus routes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Prentice Coaches Ltd and East Coast Buses Ltd have been successful in securing these contracts, highlighting the favourable conditions for similar businesses. The procurement calls for technical and professional expertise, adherence to the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations, and provides for community benefits, ensuring that companies committed to quality service delivery and community engagement are well-positioned to thrive and expand their operations through participation in this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Buses

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender invitation is to establish a Framework Agreement for the operation of supported bus services in East Lothian with a vision to creating an integrated transport network for East Lothian.

Lot Information

Service 122 (Gullane Circle)

Service 122 (Option A)

Service 113 - Western General

Service 113 (Option A).

Service 124

Service 124 (Option A)

Service 121 - Haddington to North Berwick

Service 121 - Haddington to North Berwick

Service 120 - Dunbar to North Berwick

Service 120 (Package offer, includes: Service 121 & Service 123).

Service 123 - Gifford Circle

Service 123 - Gifford Circle

Service 110 Elphinstone to Prestonpans Rail Station

Service 110 Elphinstone to Prestonpans Rail Station

Service 110-Elphinstone to Prestonpans Rail Station only

Service 110 (Option 2)

Service 111 Haddington to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Service 111 (Option A)

Service 130 and Service 131

Service 130 and Service 131

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784690
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526203
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,605,116 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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
2
Supplier Names

East Coast Buses Ltd

Prentice Coaches Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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