---
title: "Supported Bus Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000484201"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-22"
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# Supported Bus Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000484201

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Supported Bus Services Framework Agreement", aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework to deliver supported bus services within its local authority area. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £4.8 million. Suppliers are expected to provide services which may include non-fare paying, community transport, shuttle, and wheelchair accessible transport options. The tender process utilises an open procurement method, and interested parties should have been aware of a recent amendment that reduced the minimum turnover requirement to £300,000. The deadline for submissions recently concluded on 9th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation, particularly those offering accessible services or community transport solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies with experience in delivering similar services could benefit from this framework, enhancing their portfolio in the public transport sector. Companies that prioritise safety, hold relevant insurances, and can demonstrate high-quality service delivery are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender includes social value criteria, encouraging businesses to engage in community benefits such as local recruitment and training initiatives.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to establish a new multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of supported bus services serving communities in the local authority area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a new multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of supported bus services serving local communities in the local authority area. The Council wishes to consider a number of options for these services, including non-fare paying service / community transport / shuttle bus services (for avoidance of temporary road closures) / wheelchair accessible vehicles. The new Framework Agreement will take into account technical requirements including any need for PVG checks.

Options: Further information on rules around mini competitions undertaken within the Framework Agreement can be found in the Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329182 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,800,000 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS BUSES; E & M HORSBURGH; EDINBURGH COACH LINES; FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; LOTHIAN BUSES; STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND; WAVERLEY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329182
- 22 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307559
- 4 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305674
- 21 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274481
  Supported Bus Services Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to establish a new multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of supported bus services. The Council wishes to consider a number of options for these services, including non-fare paying service / community transport / shuttle bus services (for avoidance of temporary road closures) / wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305674
  Supported Bus Services Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to establish a new multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of supported bus services serving communities in the local authority area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329182
  Supported Bus Services Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to establish a new multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of supported bus services serving communities in the local authority area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000484201

## Provenance

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