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title: "Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework"
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buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000533245

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the "Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework", which aims to deliver passenger transport services across the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The tender has an estimated value of £18,000,000 and requires submissions by 9 April 2018 at 12:00 GMT. The purchasing authority and its partner, ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership, coordinate various transport services, including local bus services, community transport, and transportation for healthcare access. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, including those offering standard and specialist vehicle fleets suitable for various requirements such as school transport, community services, and healthcare access. Companies that can deliver the necessary vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible options, are particularly well-suited to compete, alongside SMEs which can provide local services efficiently. Interested suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities through documented evidence as outlined in the tender requirements.

## Notice

Provision of passenger transport services in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans between them commission a range of transport services including local bus services for the general public, community transport, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs. These services are co-ordinated by the Council's Transport Planning Unit based at 6 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ. Non-emergency transport for people with a need to access healthcare services is commissioned by NHS Shetland and there are similar road passenger transport services commissioned by other public sector organisations in the Shetland Islands.

### Lot Information

Short Notice and Urgent Transport Services

The services required under this Lot will be mainly ad hoc, unplanned journeys required at short notice and urgently. Some access to the services will be required on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. However, suppliers that do not operate a 24 hour service will also be considered for this Lot.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Mainstream School Transport Services

The core work required under this Lot will be the provision of transport for pupils and students between home (or designated pick-up and drop-off points) and school or college. However, the Lot will include planned and ad hoc, regular and one-off journeys with contracts ranging from short-term to long-term. The services required will be in line with the Council's home to school transport policy. The Lot may also be used to commission transport to enable students to attend swimming classes, sports meetings and other excursions organised by or on behalf of educational establishments. A range of standard and specialist vehicles will be required including wheelchair accessible vehicles. This Lot is suitable for a variety of vehicle sizes ranging from low seating capacity vehicles such as taxis, to high seating capacity coaches and buses. Passenger assistants may be required.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and other Transport Services

This Lot will include planned, ad hoc, regular and one-off journeys with contracts ranging from short-term to long-term. This Lot is mainly suitable for suppliers of smaller vehicles such as taxis, private hire cars and minibuses. Wheelchair accessible vehicles may be required. The main purpose of the services to be provided under this Lot is to transport pupils with additional support needs between home and school or college, other passengers to day care or respite facilities, to healthcare establishments and to community and other centres where social and club activities are planned. Education transport requirements will be in line with the Council's home to school transport policy. Some services will be organised for adults and children on behalf of social care and health services so the ability to meet the welfare and safety needs of the passengers is critical. Passenger assistants will be required for some or all journeys. Note that it is not intended that this framework will be used to procure emergency healthcare transport.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Supported Public Local and Community Bus Services

ZetTrans, Shetland's Transport Partnership, anticipates procuring a network of Mainline and Feeder public bus services, including Dial-a-ride, Shopper and Health Centre services, in the following areas: Bressay, Fetlar, Lerwick, North Mainland, South Mainland, Unst, Whalsay, West Mainland, Yell, each of which contains a number of routes. Approved suppliers will be able to bid for various routes throughout the Islands either as a batch or on an individual basis. Contracts will normally be issued on a 5 year basis, although there may be a need to issue shorter term contracts, some of which may be required at short notice.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313064 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | LERWICK |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0HB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## 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
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313064

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=7
  13th March 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=6
  13th March 2018 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=3
  12th March 2018 - Code of Practice for Additional Support Needs Transport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=4
  12th March 2018 - Service Performance Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=5
  12th March 2018 - Tender Return Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=1
  12th March 2018 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313064&idx=2
  12th March 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313064
  Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework - Provision of passenger transport services in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans between them commission a range of transport services including local bus services for the general public, community transport, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs. These services are co-ordinated by the Council's Transport Planning Unit based at 6 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ. Non-emergency transport for people with a need to access healthcare services is commissioned by NHS Shetland and there are similar road passenger transport services commissioned by other public sector organisations in the Shetland Islands.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=533245
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000533245

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