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title: "ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619671"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-10"
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# ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619671

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## Summary

East Lothian Council is conducting a tender for the "ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework," aimed at acquiring transport services in East Lothian. This procurement falls under the services industry and is currently in the award stage, following a successful bidding process concluded in August 2020. The framework consists of four lots: Taxis Services, Catering for school meals transportation, Ad hoc school trip mini bus and coach hire, and Ad hoc specialist vehicle hire, including wheelchair-accessible services. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 15th June 2020, with total contract values estimated significantly for each service category, highlighting the ongoing demand for these services within the region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector to engage with East Lothian Council and establish long-term partnerships. Businesses that specialise in taxi services, catering logistics, or accessible vehicle hire are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Additionally, suppliers capable of meeting the specific service requirements and compliance standards outlined by the council will likely benefit from the framework's structure, which allows for ongoing engagements and potential for future service expansions.

## Notice

East Lothian Council (ELC) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be a preferred supplier on a part ranked and part non-ranked framework agreement who will carry out transport services on behalf of the council. This will be a framework with 4 lots as below. The lots are: - Lot 1: Taxis Services (further split into 8 geographical areas) - Lot 2: Catering- School meals transportation - Lot 3: Ad hoc school trip mini bus and Coach hire - Lot 4: Ad hoc specialist vehicle hire (wheelchair accessible vehicles, i.e., car/taxi, minibus and low floor midi bus)

### Lot Information

Lot 1:Taxis Services

- Lot 1: Taxis Services (further split into 7 geographical areas): This is for the use of all Council staff; councilors; older people and children. This is separated into 7 geographical areas. For each geographical area there will be a ranked framework with contractors in each area. The handbook will list prices and discounts for single journeys and staff and councillors will select the best value contractor from the list. Please note that transportation of older people to day centers and lunch clubs; transportation of looked after children between parents and foster careers (contact) or to school or for respite; transportation of homeless children in temporary accommodation and transportation of children to schools during property decants will also be included under "taxi services". The requirement of these services requires drivers to have a PVG for children & adults. Additionally escorts may be required so an hourly escort rate is required. There may be situations where a mini-competition will be carried out to identify the best value contractor for a specific route or requirement for multiple journeys as well as for new routes been added.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 2: Catering

- Lot 2- Catering: Transportation of school meals: between school kitchens and schools with no kitchens. A single contractor is allocated the route.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 3: Schools (Ad hoc school trip)

- Lot 3- Schools (Ad hoc school trip): Buses and mini-bus hire for school outings. All contractors meeting the requirements will be listed in the handbook. School staff will then contact contractors for quotes/mini tenders.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 4- Specialist Vehicles:

-Lot 4- Specialist Vehicles: This will be available to all departments in the council, including schools, to allow transportation of vulnerable and/or disabled clients. This is similar to taxi services about but it's for specialist vehicles including wheelchair accessible vehicles, car/taxi, minibus and low floor mini bus. This framework will include multiple contractors. The main users of this service will be Lunch clubs and additional needs base units.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394566 |
| 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 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 18 |
| Supplier names | AC'S TAXIS; AKBSERVICES; ALBA TAXIS; BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; BORDERS BUSES; CITY CIRCLE; EDINBURGH COACH LINES; EVE COACHES; GR TAXIS; JOHNNY'S CABS; JTSCARS; MIDLOTHIAN TRAVEL; PRENTICE COACHES; RATHO COACHES; ROGERSON COACH TRAVEL; SEVEN SEVENS CARS LTD, T/A CAPITAL CARS; TORRRANCE TAXIS; WILLIAM BLACK LTD TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394566
- 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386317

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=17
  11th May 2020 - Schedule 11- ELC Police Scotland data request
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=1
  7th May 2020 - Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=2
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 1- ITT document v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=3
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 2- Service Requirements v4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=4
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 3- Method Statements-Quality response v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=5
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 4a- Pricing Schedule Lot 1-Taxi services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=6
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 4b- Pricing Schedule Lot 2- Catering Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=7
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 4c- Pricing Schedule Lot 3- Ad Hoc School trip
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=8
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 4d- Pricing Schedule Lot 4 -Specialist Vehicles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=9
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 5 - Contractors Scorecard Procedures
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=10
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 6- GDPR Protocol.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=11
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 7- Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=12
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 8- Customer Complains record
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=13
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 9- Form Of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=14
  7th May 2020 - Scheudule 10- Financial Health Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=15
  7th May 2020 - Sschedule 12 -ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386317&idx=16
  7th May 2020 - Schedule 13- business resilience questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386317
  ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework - East Lothian Council (ELC) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be a preferred supplier on a part ranked and part non-ranked framework agreement who will carry out transport services on behalf of the council. This will be a framework with 4 lots as below. The lots are: - Lot 1: Taxis Services (further split into 8 geographical areas) - Lot 2: Catering- School meals transportation - Lot 3: Ad hoc school trip mini bus and Coach hire - Lot 4: Ad hoc specialist vehicle hire (wheelchair accessible vehicles, i.e., car/taxi, minibus and low floor midi bus)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394566
  ELC-20-22-07 Transport Services Framework - East Lothian Council (ELC) is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be a preferred supplier on a part ranked and part non-ranked framework agreement who will carry out transport services on behalf of the council. This will be a framework with 4 lots as below. The lots are: - Lot 1: Taxis Services (further split into 8 geographical areas) - Lot 2: Catering- School meals transportation - Lot 3: Ad hoc school trip mini bus and Coach hire - Lot 4: Ad hoc specialist vehicle hire (wheelchair accessible vehicles, i.e., car/taxi, minibus and low floor midi bus)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619671
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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