--- title: "Framework for Transportation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055411" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055411" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055411.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055411.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-12" --- # Framework for Transportation Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055411 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055411) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055411.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is seeking to establish a new framework for transportation services, anticipated to commence mid-June 2026. This procurement process, announced on 12 March 2026, is in the tender stage, inviting service providers to respond to an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The framework is designed to address transport needs for children and adults with additional support needs (ASN) as well as other service users within Renfrewshire and surrounding locations. It involves bus, taxi, and private hire car services, split into four lots: ASN Buses, ASN Taxis, Ad Hoc Buses, and Ad Hoc Taxis. The primary category is transport services and the location of fulfilment is Renfrewshire. The framework agreement is significant, with an estimated value of £20 million and aims to ensure efficient and reliable transport services. Businesses involved in transportation services, especially those with experience in passenger transport or offering private hire services, will find substantial opportunities for growth through this framework. Organisations accredited with the necessary quality standards and insurances as specified by Renfrewshire Council can compete for inclusion in any number of the four lots. This framework prioritises quality, community benefits, and fair work practices, creating a pathway for organisations to engage more deeply with regional transport needs. It is particularly beneficial for companies looking to expand their operations in providing specialised transport solutions, notably for ASN, and those seeking to partner with regional authorities to deliver public transport solutions. The framework's structure helps businesses broaden their service offerings and enhance their market footprint, which is a boon for long-term growth and adept market positioning. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council previously operated a Framework for Transportation (RC-CPU-20-385), which expired in January 2026. The Council is now seeking to establish a new multi-Service Provider Framework. The Council invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Framework from suitably qualified Service Providers. The framework will be used to meet Renfrewshire Council's transport requirements - provision of bus, taxi and private hire car services for Service Users - including children and adults with additional support needs (ASN) as well as tenants, tenant representatives and other Service Users, where required. Mainstream school transport requirements will continue to be procured through SPT and do not form part of this requirement. The main users of the Framework will be Renfrewshire Council's Children's Services. However, the Framework will be available for use by any Renfrewshire Council service, including Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The main objective of the Framework is to ensure the provision of safe, suitable, efficient and reliable transport between each Service User's location (eg place of residence) and their required destination (eg school, day care centres, swimming pools/other leisure facilities, temporary accommodation, etc). Some Call-off Contracts will require an Escort, and where necessary this will be advised by the Council. There will be four Lots, and Tenderers are invited to bid for any number of Lots, appropriate to their own business structure: - Lot 1 ASN Buses - Lot 2 ASN Taxis - Lot 3 Ad-hoc Buses - Lot 4 Ad-hoc Taxis The Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance (anticipated to be mid-June 2026). Service Providers who are successful in obtaining a place on the Framework may have an Appointed Date which differs from the Commencement Date. The Council will call off from the Framework throughout its duration, but Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any Call-off awarded under the Framework. Tenderers MUST complete a Master ITT and AT LEAST ONE Lot ITT. Tenderers should note that the Tender has been structured to avoid duplication, and a response to ONE set of Technical Questions will be required, based on a Tenderer's Service offering. The Council has NOT set a limit on the number of successful Tenderers to be appointed to the Framework or to any one Lot. ### Lot Information Additional Support Needs Buses The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract). Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date Additional Support Needs Taxis The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract). Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date Ad Hoc Buses The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract). Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date Ad Hoc Taxis The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract). Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022263-2026 | | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 7 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34110000 - Passenger cars - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34115000 - Other passenger cars - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022263-2026 - 26 Jun 2025 at 11:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035372-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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