--- title: "Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Taxi Provision" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Taxi Provision Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964.json) ## Summary North Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for establishing a Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Taxi Provision. This initiative is aimed at supplementing the council's existing passenger transport services, which are managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT), particularly focused on school pupil transport and services for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). The procurement category is services, with a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The council is seeking contractors who can provide flexible, on-demand passenger transport across North Lanarkshire and surrounding areas, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 8 October 2025. The framework is designed to encourage innovation and improve service quality, focusing on safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those with proven experience in delivering flexible and reliable passenger transport services. Taxi and private hire companies with a suitable fleet size and the technological capability for service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. The council is prioritising environmental awareness, safety, and compliance with regulations, making this an excellent opportunity for companies committed to sustainable practices. The multi-lot, multi-supplier framework approach will facilitate diverse business growth, allowing companies to address various transport needs such as social care, education, and community events, thereby opening avenues for expanded service provision. ## Notice North Lanarkshire Council requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). Contractors interested in participating in the opportunity should be able to demonstrate the following: Proven experience in delivering flexible, on-demand passenger transport services, including school trips, community events, and emergency transport. Operational capacity to respond to short-notice requests across North Lanarkshire and surrounding areas, with access to suitable vehicles and qualified drivers. Commitment to safety, including a strong health and safety record, robust safeguarding practices, and compliance with all relevant transport regulations. Environmental awareness, with efforts to reduce emissions and adopt sustainable transport practices where possible. Financial stability, with the ability to deliver services reliably and within agreed budgets. Appropriate insurance cover, including public liability and employer's liability aligned with the scale and nature of operations. Interested Contractors should review this Prior Information Notice in full and follow instructions stated to the Additional Information section to aid the council in developing this requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To supplement the Council's internal transport arrangements and fleet, multiple external operators are currently engaged on an ad hoc basis to meet transport requirements for schools and other services. The Council seeks to streamline the current approach by appointing contractors to deliver required services under a formal agreement. This will improve consistency and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. The Council requires service quality to be maintained at a high level, with punctuality, safety, and accessibility prioritised. To meet this need, the Council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework arrangement with taxi / private hire companies with sufficient fleet size, adequate technology (radios, apps etc.) to undertake service delivery This approach should support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) taxi / private hire services for Integrated Day Services (IDS), wider social care provision, housing, corporate and elected members. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will require all individuals appointed to either arrangement to hold PVG" membership as a legal requirement for all regulated roles. Taxi contractors must comply with local authority licensing requirements, including vehicle safety, driver background checks, and insurance coverage. Performance monitoring arrangements will be implemented to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors to participate in a procurement exercise for a framework agreement to undertaken.. The Councils lot structure is still to be determined with this market engagement exercise anticipated to assist with this process. Interested Contractors should review this Prior Information Notice in full and follow instructions stated to the Additional Information section to aid the council in developing this requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539484 | | 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 | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | MOTHERWELL | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML1 1AB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig | | Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke | | Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539484 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539484&idx=1 18th September 2025 - Market Questionnaire QR Access Code - Taxis - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539484 Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Taxi Provision - North Lanarkshire Council requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). Contractors interested in participating in the opportunity should be able to demonstrate the following: Proven experience in delivering flexible, on-demand passenger transport services, including school trips, community events, and emergency transport. Operational capacity to respond to short-notice requests across North Lanarkshire and surrounding areas, with access to suitable vehicles and qualified drivers. Commitment to safety, including a strong health and safety record, robust safeguarding practices, and compliance with all relevant transport regulations. Environmental awareness, with efforts to reduce emissions and adopt sustainable transport practices where possible. Financial stability, with the ability to deliver services reliably and within agreed budgets. Appropriate insurance cover, including public liability and employer's liability aligned with the scale and nature of operations. Interested Contractors should review this Prior Information Notice in full and follow instructions stated to the Additional Information section to aid the council in developing this requirement. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809964 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964 - https://forms.office.com/e/aLMYnTrxXJ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000809964. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964.json.