---
title: "National Blind Scheme for free Concessionary Travel"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588953"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-26"
---

# National Blind Scheme for free Concessionary Travel

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588953

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a public procurement process for the "National Blind Scheme for free Concessionary Travel," which falls under the category of health services. The contract, valued at £90,000, was signed on 28th April 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The tendering took place in Edinburgh, and it was characterised as a service procurement, aimed at providing support for a national initiative assisting blind individuals with free travel concessions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in transportation services or support programs for individuals with disabilities. Companies that can offer tailored services to enhance travel accessibility for the blind or similar demographics would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses have the potential to expand their market reach and significantly contribute to social welfare initiatives.

## Notice

National Blind Scheme for free Concessionary Travel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358442 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABELLIO SCOTRAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358442

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358442
  National Blind Scheme for free Concessionary Travel - National Blind Scheme for free Concessionary Travel

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588953

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