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title: "Provision of Passenger Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606961"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-10"
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# Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606961

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the award stage for the "Provision of Passenger Transport Services" contract, which encompasses various transport requirements, including school transport for children and general taxi services for social work. This procurement is located in Hamilton, UK, and was initiated under the open procedure method, with a total value of £24 million. The tender period ended on 21st February 2020, transitioning into the award phase which culminated in the signing of contracts on 30th October 2020. The various lots under this tender cater to specific transport needs, such as those for children with additional support needs and protected adults.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transport businesses, especially SME taxi firms capable of providing services tailored to vulnerable populations. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, particularly those that have experience with child and social care transport, will find this tender especially relevant. Companies should ensure they meet the insurance and operational standards set out by the council to be competitive in this procurement. The diversity of lots means there are multiple entry points for qualified suppliers, making this a lucrative opportunity for those within the transport sector.

## Notice

The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Standard transport requirements for children

This includes the transport of children with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council's Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter school transfers where required.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 2 Standard transport requirements for protected adults

This includes the transport of protected adults as required by the Council's Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 3 Transport requirements for children with complex behavioural needs

This includes the transport of children with complex additional support needs including social, emotional, behavioural and autistic spectrum conditions. Passengers may also have complex medical conditions requiring the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger's medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 4 Transport for children with complex medical needs

This includes the transport of children with complex medical conditions and may require the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger's medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 5 Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of children as required for Education Resources.

Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of children as required for Education Resources.

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Lot 6 Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of adults and children as required for Social Work Resources

Ad hoc transport requirements - including short notice requirements for transport of adults and children as required for Social Work Resources

Renewal: 3 years with SLC option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399486 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 45 |
| Supplier names | 2BY2 TRANSPORT; A WILLIAMS; ALAN SMITH TAXI; ANDREW BORLAND CARS; ANDREW FIELDER PRIVATE HIRE; BURGH RADIO TAXIS; CLYDEWIDE TAXIS; D & R WALKER; DANS TAXI.S; DAVID'S PRIVATE HIRE; EAST KILBRIDE TAXI OWNERS ASSOCIATION; FRANCIS HEALEY; GERRYS MINIBUSES; GO TAXIS; HAMILTON TOA TAXIS; HASTIE CARS; IAIN ROBSON; IANS TAXIS; J & M MACIS; J&S PRIVATEHIRE; JACKS TAXIS; JANE MCKELVIE; JASON CAMPBELL; JIM IRONS; JJC CARS; LANARK TAXIS; MARGARET BELL; MARK MCQUARRIE TAXI; MARTIN TAXI; MCBRIDE TAXIS; NICOL TRANSPORT; OJB TRANSPORT; PHILIP & JANE THOMSON TAXIS; RAYCARS AND COACHES; RICHLAND SCOTLAND; ROBERT CUMBERLAND TAXI SERVICE; ROBERTSON TRAVEL; ROCKET TAXIS; SELF EMPLOYED; SMG TRANSPORT; SW TAXIS; TAM ANDERSON; TONER TRAVELPM1091283; TRIKCX; ZED CARS CAMBUSLANG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399486
- 30 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376121

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376121
  Provision of Passenger Transport Services - The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399486
  Provision of Passenger Transport Services - The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606961
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/slc-passenger-transport-services-framework-pcs-t-training-906/

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