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title: "Supported Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c1ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# Supported Buses

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c1ee

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## Summary

East Lothian Council has initiated a comprehensive procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for supported bus services across East Lothian. The contract aims to integrate the local transport network, covering several key bus services such as Service 122 (Gullane Circle), Service 113 (Western General), Service 124, Service 120 (Dunbar to North Berwick), and more. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract value is estimated at £4,000,000. The tender closes on 3rd February 2025, with the subsequent award period commencing on the same date. This procurement falls under the 'Public road transport services' industry category and adheres to Section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 and the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with health and safety policies and accessibility standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, as well as those with expertise in handling accessible transport vehicles. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the flexibility in the number of lots they can bid for and the mandatory inclusion of community benefits. The framework agreement also prioritises companies that maintain robust health and safety policies and those engaged in climate change awareness and initiatives. Such procurements allow businesses to enhance their service offerings, expand operational areas, and contribute significantly to community welfare, thereby fostering business growth and reputation in the region.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009817-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,605,116 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EAST COAST BUSES; PRENTICE COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009817-2025
- 3 Dec 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038948-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784690
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Access/Login.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181

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