Tender

Client Transport Services

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Planning

09 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is currently at the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Client Transport Services." This contract falls under the services category and covers the region of Midlothian (UKM73). The tender relates to a framework agreement for providing transportation services for different client groups, including children and young people attending mainstream and special educational establishments, as well as adults and children receiving social care services. The procurement process is by open procedure, with electronic submissions through the designated portal. Key dates include an extended deadline for bid submissions until 25th March 2025, and the Q&A period open until 14th March 2025. The total expected value for this contract is £15,653,870 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, including minibus, coach, taxi, and private hire operators. Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions for educational and social care clients can secure a stable source of income by being part of this framework. Moreover, the framework is accessible to sole traders and smaller operators, particularly those holding a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence or a Taxi/PHC operator licence, enhancing their business growth potential. The contract also allows for extensions, offering long-term engagement possibilities. Participating businesses are expected to deliver high-quality services and may benefit from the ongoing and future transport needs of Midlothian Council.

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Notice Title

Client Transport Services

Notice Description

Midlothian Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out Client transport services on behalf of the Council. The framework agreement is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various establishments. Children and young people Social Care services clients to various establishments.

Lot Information

Taxi and PHC Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out client transport services for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC services. This Lot is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various services. Children Social Care clients to various services.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Coach and Minibus Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced operators who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out client transport services for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services. This Lot may include but not restricted to the supply of transport for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adults Social Care clients to various locations. Children Social Care clients to various locations. Day Trips Excursions School to Hillend Snowsports Centre during and after school hours.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced operators who wish to be on a Framework to carry out client transport services for Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services. This may include but not restricted to the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Adult Social Care clients to various services. Children Social Care services clients to various services.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR524981
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,653,870 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for these services. Any future tender opportunity is likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the Framework period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barbara Foxwell, Steven Carvel
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk, steven.carvel@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
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
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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