Future opportunity

Client Transport Services

  • Midlothian Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2025/S 000-000684

Published 9 January 2025, 2:13pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Midlothian Council

Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street

Dalkeith

EH22 1DN

Contact

Barbara Foxwell

Email

Barbara.Foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1312707500

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.midlothian.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Client Transport Services

Reference number

MID/24/76

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £15,653,870

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Taxi and PHC Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance

Midlothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Midlothian Council is seeking expression of interest from suitably qualified, competent, capable and experienced suppliers who with to be on a Framework Agreement to carry out Client transport services.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Coach and Minibus Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance

Midlothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance

Midlothian

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

31 January 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Midlothian Council (MLC) is seeking expression of interests to a virtual Meet the Buyer (MTB) Event, focusing on our upcoming Client Transport Framework. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for prospective suppliers to engage directly with MLC officers and gain insights into our procurement approach. During the session, we will deliver a detailed presentation outlining the framework and explaining our expectations of suppliers.

Event Highlights

Purpose: Learn about the Client Transport Framework and understand how your organisation can contribute.

Format: Online session held via Microsoft Teams, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all participants.

Engagement: An opportunity to ask questions, clarify expectations, and prepare your organisation to respond effectively to future contract opportunities.

Event Details:

Exclusively for suppliers who wish to bid for Lot 1: Taxi and PHC Services and Lot 3: Emergency / Ad Hoc Taxi and PHC Services the event will be held on Microsoft Teams on 30 January 2025 at 11.00am to 12.30pm.

Exclusively for suppliers who wish to bid for Lot 2: Coach and Minibus Services the event will be held on Microsoft Teams on 28 January 2025 at 10.30am to 11.30am.

Please be advised that the upcoming events will be recorded and made available to suppliers who are unable to attend (along with other associated materials including any presentations). By attending the event, you acknowledge and consent to the recording taking place. If you do not wish to be captured during the recording, please ensure your camera is turned off.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=787325.

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