Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Midlothian Council
Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street
Dalkeith
EH22 1DN
Contact
Barbara Foxwell
Barbara.Foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1312707500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
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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