---
title: "ELC-19-2155 Supported Bus Service for East Lothian Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606610"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-04"
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# ELC-19-2155 Supported Bus Service for East Lothian Council

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606610

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council has undertaken a public procurement process titled "ELC-19-2155 Supported Bus Service for East Lothian Council," located in Haddington, East Lothian, with a focus on the transport services industry. This tender, initiated through an open procedure, aims to establish supported bus services to enhance the integrated transport network within the region. The tender period concluded on 20 January 2020, following which contracts were awarded to suppliers, including Prentice Coaches Ltd and Lothian Buses, on 25 February 2020, with contract values totaling over £4 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for larger bus operators able to meet the technical and financial requirements set forth by East Lothian Council. Firms with experience in delivering public transport services, alongside robust health and safety protocols and environmental management practices, will find this procurement process beneficial. Additionally, engagement in community benefit initiatives is essential, as the Council seeks to collaborate with contractors to create job opportunities and training for local youth.

## Notice

Supported bus services to be procured in East Lothian with a vision to creating an integrated transport network.

### Lot Information

Service 109

Lot 1: Service 109- Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 110

Lot 2: Service 110- Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 111

Lot 3- Service 111- Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 113

Lot 4- Service 113- Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 120

LOt 5- Service 120 Refer to documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 121

Lot 6- Service 121 Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 122

Lot 7- Service 122 Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 123

Lot 8- Service 123 Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months.

Service 124

Lot 9- Service 124 Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 130

Lot 10- Service 130 Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months

Service 131

Lot 11- Service 131 Refer to the documents for further details.

Renewal: 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382848 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,417,440 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EVE COACHES; LOTHIAN BUSES; PRENTICE COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382848
- 10 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374922

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=13
  18th December 2019 - Schedule 12- Route proposals
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=8
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 9- Form of tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=9
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 10- Financial Health Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=10
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 11- Customer Complains record
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=11
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 4- PARD- Your Pricing Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=12
  12th December 2019 - Instructions to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=1
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 1- ITT PART A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=2
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 2- PART B Service Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=3
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 3- Service delivery, vehicles & Service Operations details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=4
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 5- Your quality response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=5
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 6- Terms and Conditios
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=6
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 7- General Ts and Cs for supported buses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374922&idx=7
  12th December 2019 - Schedule 8- Weather breakdown procedure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374922
  ELC-19-2155 Supported Bus Service for East Lothian Council - Supported bus services to be procured in East Lothian with a vision to creating an integrated transport network.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382848
  ELC-19-2155 Supported Bus Service for East Lothian Council - Supported bus services to be procured in East Lothian with a vision to creating an integrated transport network.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606610
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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