--- title: "Framework for Transportation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-12" --- # Framework for Transportation Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is actively pursuing the establishment of a new multi-service provider framework for transportation. The tender titled "Framework for Transportation" is seeking qualified service providers to supply bus, taxi, and private hire car services catering primarily to children and adults with additional support needs, as well as other community members. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 14 April 2026, and award commencing on the same date. The anticipated commencement for the framework is mid-June 2026, with services to be provided across Renfrewshire and other necessary locations. The industry category is general public services, and participants can bid for various lots including ASN Buses, ASN Taxis, Ad-hoc Buses, and Ad-hoc Taxis, with no limit on the number of successful tenderers per lot. The opportunities offered through this framework are particularly beneficial for transportation service providers with capabilities in handling additional support needs, such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles or taxi services. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, particularly those with expertise in providing safe and reliable transport for individuals with varying mobility requirements, stand to gain significantly from this framework. The successful businesses will not only expand their service offering but also collaborate closely with Renfrewshire Council’s services, including Children's Services and Health and Social Care Partnerships, fostering local community relations and supporting service users. Given the absence of a guaranteed spend level, providers will need to deliver competitive pricing alongside high-quality service, encouraging businesses to innovate and reinforce operational efficiencies. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council previously operated a Framework for Transportation (RC-CPU-20-385), which expired in January 2026. The Council is now seeking to establish a new multi-Service Provider Framework. The Council invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Framework from suitably qualified Service Providers. The framework will be used to meet Renfrewshire Council's transport requirements - provision of bus, taxi and private hire car services for Service Users - including children and adults with additional support needs (ASN) as well as tenants, tenant representatives and other Service Users, where required. Mainstream school transport requirements will continue to be procured through SPT and do not form part of this requirement. The main users of the Framework will be Renfrewshire Council's Children's Services. However, the Framework will be available for use by any Renfrewshire Council service, including Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The main objective of the Framework is to ensure the provision of safe, suitable, efficient and reliable transport between each Service User's location (eg place of residence) and their required destination (eg school, day care centres, swimming pools/other leisure facilities, temporary accommodation, etc). Some Call-off Contracts will require an Escort, and where necessary this will be advised by the Council. There will be four Lots, and Tenderers are invited to bid for any number of Lots, appropriate to their own business structure: - Lot 1 ASN Buses - Lot 2 ASN Taxis - Lot 3 Ad-hoc Buses - Lot 4 Ad-hoc Taxis The Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance (anticipated to be mid-June 2026). Service Providers who are successful in obtaining a place on the Framework may have an Appointed Date which differs from the Commencement Date. The Council will call off from the Framework throughout its duration, but Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any Call-off awarded under the Framework. Tenderers MUST complete a Master ITT and AT LEAST ONE Lot ITT. Tenderers should note that the Tender has been structured to avoid duplication, and a response to ONE set of Technical Questions will be required, based on a Tenderer's Service offering. The Council has NOT set a limit on the number of successful Tenderers to be appointed to the Framework or to any one Lot. ### Lot Information Additional Support Needs Buses The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract).. For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date Additional Support Needs Taxis The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract).. For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date Ad Hoc Buses The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract).. For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date Ad Hoc Taxis The tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. The weighting for appointment to the Framework is 70% Quality/30% Price However, Call off Contracts from the Framework will use the Quality score achieved on a pro rata basis - 30% Quality/70% Price (Price being Rates submitted for any Call-off Contract).. For the avoidance of doubt, Call-off Contracts may expire after the Contract End Date ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551567 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34110000 - Passenger cars - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34115000 - Other passenger cars - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551567 - 26 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533354 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533354&idx=1 26th June 2025 - Further information regarding requirement and process - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533354 Contract for Transportation - Renfrewshire Council currently operates the Framework for Transportation (RC-CPU-20-385), which is due to expire in January 2026. This framework allows Renfrewshire Council to purchase transportation for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) through taxi and bus operators awarded to the framework, as well as some ad-hoc requirements as necessary. Renfrewshire Council is now working on a new arrangement for these services. The new arrangement will cover ASN buses and taxis as well as any ad-hoc bus and taxi requirements. Mainstream requirements will continue to be procured through SPT. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551567 Framework for Transportation - Renfrewshire Council previously operated a Framework for Transportation (RC-CPU-20-385), which expired in January 2026. The Council is now seeking to establish a new multi-Service Provider Framework. The Council invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Framework from suitably qualified Service Providers. The framework will be used to meet Renfrewshire Council's transport requirements - provision of bus, taxi and private hire car services for Service Users - including children and adults with additional support needs (ASN) as well as tenants, tenant representatives and other Service Users, where required. Mainstream school transport requirements will continue to be procured through SPT and do not form part of this requirement. The main users of the Framework will be Renfrewshire Council's Children's Services. However, the Framework will be available for use by any Renfrewshire Council service, including Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The main objective of the Framework is to ensure the provision of safe, suitable, efficient and reliable transport between each Service User's location (eg place of residence) and their required destination (eg school, day care centres, swimming pools/other leisure facilities, temporary accommodation, etc). Some Call-off Contracts will require an Escort, and where necessary this will be advised by the Council. There will be four Lots, and Tenderers are invited to bid for any number of Lots, appropriate to their own business structure: - Lot 1 ASN Buses - Lot 2 ASN Taxis - Lot 3 Ad-hoc Buses - Lot 4 Ad-hoc Taxis The Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance (anticipated to be mid-June 2026). Service Providers who are successful in obtaining a place on the Framework may have an Appointed Date which differs from the Commencement Date. The Council will call off from the Framework throughout its duration, but Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any Call-off awarded under the Framework. Tenderers MUST complete a Master ITT and AT LEAST ONE Lot ITT. Tenderers should note that the Tender has been structured to avoid duplication, and a response to ONE set of Technical Questions will be required, based on a Tenderer's Service offering. The Council has NOT set a limit on the number of successful Tenderers to be appointed to the Framework or to any one Lot. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802211. 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