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title: "Client Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787325"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-03"
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# Client Transport Services

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787325

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## Summary

Midlothian Council is currently at the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Client Transport Services." This contract falls under the services category and covers the region of Midlothian (UKM73). The tender relates to a framework agreement for providing transportation services for different client groups, including children and young people attending mainstream and special educational establishments, as well as adults and children receiving social care services. The procurement process is by open procedure, with electronic submissions through the designated portal. Key dates include an extended deadline for bid submissions until 25th March 2025, and the Q&A period open until 14th March 2025. The total expected value for this contract is £15,653,870 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, including minibus, coach, taxi, and private hire operators. Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions for educational and social care clients can secure a stable source of income by being part of this framework. Moreover, the framework is accessible to sole traders and smaller operators, particularly those holding a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence or a Taxi/PHC operator licence, enhancing their business growth potential. The contract also allows for extensions, offering long-term engagement possibilities. Participating businesses are expected to deliver high-quality services and may benefit from the ongoing and future transport needs of Midlothian Council.

## Notice

Midlothian Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out Client transport services on behalf of the Council. The framework agreement is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various establishments. Children and young people Social Care services clients to various establishments.

### Lot Information

Taxi and PHC Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out client transport services for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC services. This Lot is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various services. Children Social Care clients to various services.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Coach and Minibus Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced operators who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out client transport services for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services. This Lot may include but not restricted to the supply of transport for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adults Social Care clients to various locations. Children Social Care clients to various locations. Day Trips Excursions School to Hillend Snowsports Centre during and after school hours.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services

Midlothian Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced operators who wish to be on a Framework to carry out client transport services for Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services. This may include but not restricted to the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Adult Social Care clients to various services. Children Social Care services clients to various services.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR524981 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for these services. Any future tender opportunity is likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the Framework period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,653,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR524981
- 6 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523409
- 9 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521436

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=37
  3rd March 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Links
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=36
  20th February 2025 - Amendment to the response to Question 8: submitted on 18/02/2025 at 13.46 on Q&A portal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=35
  10th February 2025 - Client Transport PCS Presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=32
  7th February 2025 - Schedule 11 - Pricing Schedule for Lot 2 - Coach and Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=34
  7th February 2025 - Schedule 11 - Pricing Schedule for Lot 2 - Coach and Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=1
  6th February 2025 - MID/24/76 Client Transport Services ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=2
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 01 - Specification Lot 1 - Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=3
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 02 - Specification Lot 2 - Coach and Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=4
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 03 - Specification Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=5
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 04 - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=6
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 05 - Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Procurement Check
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=7
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 06 - MLC Terms & Conditions for the Purchase of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=8
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 07 - Technical Questionnaire Submission for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=9
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 08 - Technical Questionnaire Submission for Lot 2: Coach & Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=10
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 09 - Technical Questionnaire for Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=11
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 12 - Pricing Schedule for Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=12
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 13 - Single Procurement Document (SPD) Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=13
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 14 - Vehicle Information for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=14
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 15 - Vehicle Information for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=15
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 16 - Vehicle Information for Lot 3: Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=16
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 17 - Key Staff for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=17
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 18 - Key Staff for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=18
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 19 - Key Staff for Lot 3: Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=19
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 20 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=20
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 21 - Midlothian Council Transport Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=21
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 22 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=22
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 23 - Non Collusion Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=23
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 24 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=24
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 25 - Notice of Qualification to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=25
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 26 - Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=26
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 27 - Form of Tender for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=27
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 28 - Form of Tender for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=28
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 29 - Form of Tender for Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=29
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 30 - School Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523409&idx=30
  6th February 2025 - Schedule 31 - Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521436&idx=2
  16th January 2025 - Meet the Buyer Invite & Link - Taxi & PHC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521436&idx=1
  16th January 2025 - Meet the Buyer Invite Details & Link - Coach and Minibus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521436
  Client Transport Services - Midlothian Council are seeking expression of interest from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out Client transport services on behalf of the Council. The framework agreement is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and Young People to mainstream schools and schools for Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care Clients to various establishments. Children and Young People Social Care Clients to various establishments.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523409
  Client Transport Services - Midlothian Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who wish to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out Client transport services on behalf of the Council. The framework agreement is for the supply of transport services for the conveyance of: Children and young people to mainstream schools and schools for children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments. Adult Social Care clients to various establishments. Children and young people Social Care services clients to various establishments.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789939
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787325
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=789939

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