--- title: "Client Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Client Transport Services Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cea4.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is currently inviting bids for a framework agreement to provide client transport services under the title "Client Transport Services" within the public road transport services category. This service encompasses the transportation of children and young people to various educational establishments, adult social care clients, and children and young people social care services clients to various locations. The procurement process is in the tender update stage with an extended deadline of 25th March 2025 for bid submissions, and questions can be submitted until 14th March 2025. The key procurement dates include the contract period starting on 6th August 2025 and ending on 5th August 2027, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method being utilised is open procedure, and the project is based in Midlothian, Scotland. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for transport service providers, including minibus, coach, taxi, and private hire car operators. Firms with experience in public transport services, especially those holding a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence or a licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, are well-suited to compete. By securing a place on this framework, businesses can achieve reliable and regular income while supporting essential transport services for the community. Additionally, there is an emphasis on community benefits, allowing successful bidders to contribute to local societal improvements, enhancing their corporate social responsibility profiles. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004014-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2027 | | 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. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,653,870 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### 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 ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004014-2025 - 3 Mar 2025 at 11:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007644-2025 - 9 Jan 2025 at 14:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000684-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789939 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=789939 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789939 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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