Contract

Passenger Transport Framework Agreement

  • The City of Edinburgh Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027521

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03def2

Published 29 August 2024, 11:15am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The City of Edinburgh Council

4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

Eh8 8BG

Contact

Ben Fulton

Email

ben.fulton@edinburgh.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1315296432

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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

Passenger Transport Framework Agreement

Reference number

CT1094

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and transport for a range of vulnerable services users. This Framework Agreement will be divided into Lots to cover unescorted and escorted travel arrangements, mainly within the city of Edinburgh.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Vehicle and Driver – Unescorted. No specialist care, or equipment required including out of authority

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant including out of authority. Specialist vehicle and/or equipment may be required for the transport of vulnerable children and adults.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Unescorted Passenger Transport

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Contractor will be required to operate a high quality, reliable, responsive and cost effective pre-booked vehicle hire service for unescorted passenger journeys on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) to meet transport requirements for the following user groups:

Health and Social Care clients, approximately 48% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from day centres and activities

Children and Families clients, approximately 40% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from school and activities

Homeless persons accessing Council services, approximately 4% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from temporary accommodation

Council staff and Councillors, approximately 8% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from Council Offices

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Unescorted Passenger Transport

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
  • 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Requirements for school coach trips and associated services, including but not limited to booking travel (such as ferries) and accommodation, trips and tour guides, and any other related services as determined by the scope of a particular trip. home to school transport fixed routes and ad hoc requirements from time to time on a temporary basis, for example for the purpose of accessing education-related extra-curricular activities (estimated overall requirement is 150 routes).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-009857


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 38

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 38

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 38

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 38

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1212 Taxis

104 Newbattle Abbey Crescent

Dalkeith

EH22 3LP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited

15 Bankhead Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 4DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kinnaird Transport Services

11 Newcraighall Road

Edinburgh

EH15 3HH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Edinburgh Taxis Ltd

53 Chesser Loan

Edinburgh

EH14 1UG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Jtscars ltd

30 dolphingston court

prestonpans

Eh32 9gn

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

coulman coaches

17 cauldcoats holdings, by linlithgow

linlithgow

eh49 7ly

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

S & M Pickering

6 Kirkhill Terrace, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

EH16 5DQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Avalon Scotland Ltd

65 , Carrick Knowe Grove

Edinburgh

EH127DA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GT Private Hire

22/1 Kidlaw Close

Edinburgh

EH16 6FT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Unit 18, Camps Ind Est

East Calder

EH27 8DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Festival Travel (Scotland) Ltd

92 main st, Winchburgh

Winchburgh

EH52 6RE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT

FAULDHOUSE

EH47 9AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

M&D Privatehire

20 Appin Drive

Prestonpans

EH32 9FB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

H&M Ferguson Ltd

West Foulshiels, East Whitburn

Bathgate

EH47 8AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chauffeur Drive (Scotland) Ltd

119 The Loan, Loanhead

Loanhead

EH20 9AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Westcroft travel ltd

4, Bridge Street

Newbridge

Eh288sr

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GT TRAVEL

5 WESTFIELD COTTAGE

HADDINGTON

EH41 4HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kerr Private Hire Ltd

1 Roman Terrace

Dalkeith

EH22 2QY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

mrs nancy mcelhone

15 newcraighall drive, Edinburgh

edinburgh

eh21 8sg

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

b and g taxis

75 south scotstoun, south queensferry

edinburgh

eh30 9ye

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

g and r taxis edinburgh

2/1 Gumley place, edinburgh

edinburgh

Eh67lx

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Abbot Travel Limited

Unit 7/1 Edgefield Road

Loanhead

EH20 9TB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AAA Coaches Ltd

Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder

West Lothian

EH27 8DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LA Travel

Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder

West Lothian

EH278DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ratho Coaches Ltd

11a, Newbridge Industrial Estate

Edinburgh

EH288PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

E & M Horsburgh Ltd

180 Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston

Livingston

EH53 0PD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Prentice Westwood Ltd.

Westwood

West Calder

EH55 8PW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Optravel LTD

2-4 Salamander Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7JB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

carr private hire ltd

13 REGIS COURT

EDINBURGH

EH4 6RG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ac's taxis

17b elphinstone road, tranent

east lothian

EH33 2LG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

W & K SCOTT LTD t/a ALBA COACHES

11A Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge

EDINBURGH

EH28 8PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

P&s transport

37 the spinney, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Eh17 7 le

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shandon Travel Ltd

38 Kingsknowe Drive

EDINBURGH

EH14 2JX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rogerson Coach Travel

8 Toll House Gardens

Edinburgh

EH33 2QQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier taxis

9 Muirpark Wynd

Tranent

Eh332pu

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £13,400,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £13,400,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 30

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 30

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 30

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

g and r taxis edinburgh

2/1 Gumley place, edinburgh

edinburgh

Eh67lx

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ratho Coaches Ltd

11a, Newbridge Industrial Estate

Edinburgh

EH288PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Optravel LTD

2-4 Salamander Place

Edinburgh

EH6 7JB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

carr private hire ltd

13 REGIS COURT

EDINBURGH

EH4 6RG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ac's taxis

17b elphinstone road, tranent

east lothian

EH33 2LG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

W & K SCOTT LTD t/a ALBA COACHES

11A Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge

EDINBURGH

EH28 8PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

P&s transport

37 the spinney, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Eh17 7 le

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shandon Travel Ltd

38 Kingsknowe Drive

EDINBURGH

EH14 2JX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier taxis

9 Muirpark Wynd

Tranent

Eh332pu

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Seven Sevens Cars Ltd, T/A Capital Cars

93-101 Gorgie Road

Edinburgh

EH11 1TE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kinnaird Transport Services

11 Newcraighall Road

Edinburgh

EH15 3HH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

M&D Privatehire

20 Appin Drive

Prestonpans

EH32 9FB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Westcroft travel ltd

4, Bridge Street

Newbridge

Eh288sr

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

coulman coaches

17 cauldcoats holdings, by linlithgow

linlithgow

eh49 7ly

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

H&M Ferguson Ltd

West Foulshiels, East Whitburn

Bathgate

EH47 8AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Edinburgh Taxis Ltd

15, Saw Mill Terrace

Bonnyrigg

EH19 3FY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

S & M Pickering

6 Kirkhill Terrace, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

EH16 5DQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

b and g taxis

75 south scotstoun, south queensferry

edinburgh

eh30 9ye

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GT Private Hire

22/1 Kidlaw Close

Edinburgh

EH16 6FT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kerr Private Hire Ltd

1 Roman Terrace

Dalkeith

EH22 2QY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Jtscars ltd

30 dolphingston court

prestonpans

Eh32 9gn

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1212 Taxis

104 Newbattle Abbey Crescent

Dalkeith

EH22 3LP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chauffeur Drive (Scotland) Ltd

119 The Loan, Loanhead

Loanhead

EH20 9AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Avalon Scotland Ltd

65 , Carrick Knowe Grove

Edinburgh

EH127DA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GT TRAVEL

5 WESTFIELD COTTAGE

HADDINGTON

EH41 4HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

mrs nancy mcelhone

15 newcraighall drive, Edinburgh

edinburgh

eh21 8sg

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

allthefours inc

78A barclay way

livingston

eh54 8ez

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

dg transport

25 nantwich drive

edinburgh

eh76ra

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £24,800,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £24,800,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Unescorted Passenger Transport

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier taxis

9 Muirpark Wynd

Tranent

Eh332pu

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Seven Sevens Cars Ltd, T/A Capital Cars

93-101 Gorgie Road

Edinburgh

EH11 1TE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Central Taxis

15 Bankhead Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 4DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

City Cabs (Edinburgh) Limited

City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd, 1 Atholl Place

Edinburgh

EH3 8HP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT

FAULDHOUSE

EH47 9AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £18,800,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £18,800,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Unescorted Passenger Transport

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Abbot Travel Limited

Unit 7/1 Edgefield Road

Loanhead

EH20 9TB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AAA Coaches Ltd

Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder

West Lothian

EH27 8DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LA Travel

Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder

West Lothian

EH278DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ratho Coaches Ltd

11a, Newbridge Industrial Estate

Edinburgh

EH288PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Prentice Westwood Ltd.

Westwood

West Calder

EH55 8PW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ac's taxis

17b elphinstone road, tranent

east lothian

EH33 2LG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rogerson Coach Travel

8 Toll House Gardens

Edinburgh

EH33 2QQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

H&M Ferguson Ltd

West Foulshiels, East Whitburn

Bathgate

EH47 8AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GT TRAVEL

5 WESTFIELD COTTAGE

HADDINGTON

EH41 4HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT

FAULDHOUSE

EH47 9AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lothian Motorcoaches

55 Annandale Street

Edinburgh

EH7 4AZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Unit 18, Camps Ind Est

East Calder

EH27 8DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.4 (A) - Payment of the Real Living Wage - Tenderers are required to confirm that they will pay any staff that are directly involved in the delivery of the framework agreement (including any agency or sub-contractor staff), at least the Real Living Wage. Where a Tenderer does not commit to pay any staff that at least the Real Living Wage, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.

Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.4 (B) - Inclusion of prompt payment clause - Tenderers are required to confirm that they will include the standard clause in all contracts used in the delivery of the framework agreement, ensuring payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and include a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. Where a Tenderer does not commit to the inclusion of a prompt payment clause, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.

Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.7 Lots 3 & 4 Only - Response to climate change emergency - Tenderers are required to provide evidence that their Organisation is taking steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and provide details of how they have/will respond (to the climate change emergency). Tenderers must complete the Climate Change Plan Template (text should be no smaller than Arial or Calibri Font size 10), to supply information about their organisation’s carbon emissions sources and the steps that their organisation plans to take to reduce your carbon emissions, including any ongoing or completed plans. Responses do not need to include carbon emissions calculations. Where a Tenderer fails to demonstrate that it is taking steps to build awareness of the climate change emergency and reduce emissions, to the Council’s satisfaction, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.

Part IV: Selection criteria - D: Quality Assurance - Question 4D.1(A) - Health & Safety Policy - Tendering Organisations with more than 5 employees are required to have in place a Health & Safety Policy which is approved at a senior level within the Organisation and is reviewed regularly. To demonstrate compliance Tenderers must attach their Health & Safety Policy. Where a Tenderer does not have a Health & Safety Policy and is required to do so, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.

Part IV: Selection criteria - D: Quality Assurance Schemes & Environmental Management – Question 4D.2 – Disclosure - Staff who deliver services to Children must have PVG clearance. Please refer to https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure -types/ for guidance. Where the Tenderer does not commit to obtaining Disclosure Checks for all relevant staff, the Council will exclude the Tenderer from the competition. Please indicate your organisations’ intention to commit to this requirement.

(SC Ref:773490)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Sherriff Court

27 Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service /OJEU or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.