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title: "Passenger Transport Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726884"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-29"
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# Passenger Transport Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726884

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender process for a Passenger Transport Framework Agreement. This agreement aims to provide transportation services by taxi, private hire car, or coach, including services for pupils and vulnerable service users within the city of Edinburgh. The Council plans to divide the framework into lots covering both escorted and unescorted travel arrangements. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 13th April 2023. The total contract value is £6,000,000 GBP, and opportunities exist for businesses in the services sector.

This tender by The City of Edinburgh Council presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in transportation services, particularly those experienced in taxi, private hire car, or coach services. Businesses that can cater to the transport needs of pupils and vulnerable service users are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The framework agreement's structure in lots provides flexibility for businesses to bid on specific service categories based on their expertise, with a clear focus on providing essential transportation services within the city of Edinburgh.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and transport for a range of vulnerable services users. This Framework Agreement will be divided into Lots to cover unescorted and escorted travel arrangements, mainly within the city of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and the transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care purposes.. Please see the attached PIN Brief for additional information.

Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and the transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care purposes.. Please see the attached PIN Brief for additional information.

Out of Authority Routes

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and the transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care purposes.. Please see the attached PIN Brief for additional information.

Unescorted Passenger Transport

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and the transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care purposes.. Please see the attached PIN Brief for additional information.

Transport for Excursions

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and the transport of vulnerable service users for health and social care purposes.. Please see the attached PIN Brief for additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474919 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474919

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474919&idx=1
  29th March 2023 - CT1094 - PIN Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474919
  Passenger Transport Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and transport for a range of vulnerable services users. This Framework Agreement will be divided into Lots to cover unescorted and escorted travel arrangements, mainly within the city of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=726884
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726884

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