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title: "Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus & Coach Provision"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810370"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus & Coach Provision

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810370

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is at the planning stage of a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus & Coach Provision, with a focus on delivering supplementary passenger transport services. This procurement falls under the services industry category and targets a regional or local authority. The location for the delivery of these services is North Lanarkshire, UK, and it is a project valued at £2,000,000. Interested contractors should submit expressions of interest by 8 October 2025, with a formal notice anticipated on 24 October 2025. The pre-market engagement phase aims to gather insights to shape the procurement strategy, ensuring businesses meet the council's requirements, such as safety, environmental consideration, and financial stability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in flexible, on-demand passenger transport, particularly those with experience in school trips, community events, and supporting pupils with additional needs. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, financial reliability, and compliance with transport regulations will find this opportunity beneficial. The framework anticipates involving multiple suppliers, providing openings for businesses with sufficient fleet sizes and operational capabilities. This initiative serves as a platform for businesses, particularly those holding a PSV Operator’s Licence, to establish themselves within the local governmental transport services, fostering growth and strengthening their market presence.

## 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 and community events. 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 minibus and coach companies with a sufficient fleet size to undertake service delivery. This approach should support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) minibus and coach hire on an ad hoc basis to deliver education curriculum and school outings, integrated day support services etc. 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. Operators must hold a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence for carrying passengers for hire or reward. Drivers need the correct PCV licence and Driver CPC certification. Vehicles must comply with Construction and Use Regulations and be maintained to DVSA standards 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=SEP539485 |
| 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 | £2,000,000 |
| 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
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches 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=SEP539485

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539485&idx=1
  18th September 2025 - Market Questionnaire QR Access Code - Minibus & Coaches
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539485
  Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus & Coach 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 and community events. 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/
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