Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus & Coach Provision

North Lanarkshire CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-059ceb32014L0024planned
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Estimated value

£2.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

18 Sept 2025

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Description

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.

Scope

Reference
NLC-CPT-25-077
Total value
£2,000,000 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates

The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
60100000
60170000
60172000
Contract locations
Scotland

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Vehicles, Accessibility & Safety10quality
Service Delivery & Mobilisation10quality
Drivers, safeguarding & Incident Management7quality
Continues Improvement3quality
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero3quality
Fair Work First3quality
Community Benefits Methodology2quality
Community Benefits Offering Menu2quality
60price