---
title: "Award of Mini Buses- East Lothian Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754032"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-21"
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# Award of Mini Buses- East Lothian Council

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754032

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## Summary

East Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of mini buses under the TPPL/BNES framework Bus framework, Lot 1. The contract has been awarded to Trust Ford for a value of £256,668. The procurement process was completed on December 21, 2023. This opportunity was in the goods category and was procured through an open procedure. The location of the contract is Haddington, East Lothian, with the buyer being East Lothian Council.

This tender for the procurement of mini buses under the TPPL/BNES framework Bus framework presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the transportation sector, to compete and expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable for business growth. The contract was awarded following a competitive process, indicating a commitment to fair procurement practices. Businesses interested in providing goods related to transportation services should consider engaging with East Lothian Council for future similar opportunities.

## Notice

Procurement of mini buses under the TPPL/BNES framework Bus framework, Lot 1.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of mini buses under the TPPL framework Bus framework, Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495479 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,668 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUST FORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495479

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495479
  Award of Mini Buses- East Lothian Council - Procurement of mini buses under the TPPL/BNES framework Bus framework, Lot 1.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754032

## Provenance

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