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title: "Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000476702"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-04"
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# Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000476702

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting an open tender for the "Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement." This framework provides various passenger transport services, focusing on home-to-school transport for pupils, transport for those with additional support needs, and services for vulnerable health and social care users. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with services expected to be delivered primarily within the Edinburgh area (UKM75). The bid deadline extends to 13 March 2017, which has been adjusted to accommodate the submission of tenders following amendments to the pricing schedule.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and those equipped for specialised care. Companies with a proven track record in safe and reliable transport provision, and those able to comply with insurance and financial requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the framework facilitates long-term engagement, allowing for potential contract extensions, which can provide business stability and continuous work in public transport provision for the Council.

## Notice

Framework agreement for a range of passenger transport services, including home to school transport of pupils, transport of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) and transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care (HSC).

### Lot Information

Vehicle, Driver and Escort

Specialised vehicles (e.g. wheelchair accessible), escorts and / or special equipment may be required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted

No specialised care, equipment or specialised vehicles required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Vehicle, Driver and Escort - Specialised Care

Transportation of vulnerable children and adults. Specialised vehicles (e.g. wheelchair accessible), escorts and / or specialised care and / or special equipment may be required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Out of Authority Routes

Transportation of vulnerable children and adults between the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area and locations in other parts of Scotland. Specialised vehicles (e.g. wheelchair accessible), escorts and / or specialised care and / or special equipment may be required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291717 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2018 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291717
- 8 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272814
- 26 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN271088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=18
  17th February 2017 - Two worksheets (9-35 and 35+ capacity). For information only. Routes and stops subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=17
  9th February 2017 - Copy of second presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=16
  9th February 2017 - Copy of first presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=13
  8th February 2017 - Amended Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=15
  8th February 2017 - Amended Pricing Schedule (version 3)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=1
  8th February 2017 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=14
  8th February 2017 - Amended Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=9
  8th February 2017 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=12
  3rd February 2017 - This is a worksheet of routes and stops provided as additional information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=10
  30th January 2017 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) - See Instructions to Tenderers for related guidance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=11
  30th January 2017 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) - See Instructions to Tenderers for related guidance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=2
  30th January 2017 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=3
  30th January 2017 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=4
  30th January 2017 - Specification - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=5
  30th January 2017 - Specification - Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=6
  30th January 2017 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=7
  30th January 2017 - Special Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN271088&idx=8
  30th January 2017 - Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN271088
  Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement - Framework agreement for a range of passenger transport services, including home to school transport of pupils, transport of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) and transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care (HSC).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291717
  Education and Health & Social Care Transport Framework Agreement - Framework agreement for a range of passenger transport services, including home to school transport of pupils, transport of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) and transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care (HSC).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000476702

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