Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1JB
UK
E-mail: brian.bradley@renfrewshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Contract for Transportation
Reference number: RC-CPU-25-051
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60112000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Renfrewshire Council currently operates the Framework for Transportation (RC-CPU-20-385), which is due to expire in January 2026. This framework allows Renfrewshire Council to purchase transportation for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) through taxi and bus operators awarded to the framework, as well as some ad-hoc requirements as necessary.
Renfrewshire Council is now working on a new arrangement for these services. The new arrangement will cover ASN buses and taxis as well as any ad-hoc bus and taxi requirements.
Mainstream requirements will continue to be procured through SPT.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs Buses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
34120000
34115200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Renfrewshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. Contracts/routes would be awarded via mini-competition, or by direct award where necessary to support capacity and needs of the service users.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs Taxis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
34115200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Renfrewshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. Contracts/routes would be awarded via mini-competition, or by direct award where necessary to support capacity and needs of the service users.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Ad Hoc Buses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
34120000
34115200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Renfrewshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. Contracts/routes would be awarded via mini-competition, or by direct award where necessary to support capacity and needs of the service users.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Ad Hoc Taxis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
34115200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Renfrewshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure to establish a framework agreement. Contracts/routes would be awarded via mini-competition, or by direct award where necessary to support capacity and needs of the service users.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Council intends to use Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) to conduct this tender and providers should ensure they are registered appropriately with both Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-T to obtain notifications and be able and ready to participate.
The Council intends to run an Information Session for providers (date and time to be confirmed - potentially August/September 2025) and will provide further details on this and how to register in due course. The session will include how to use the tendering portal.
Interested providers should be aware that the tender will include a cyber security element including questions on how information is held securely within the organisation.
The minimum insurance levels for this requirement are:
Lots 1 and 3 (Buses) Minimum Requirements
- Employer’s Liability insurance 10million GBP each and every claim. Where a Tenderer believes that they are not required to hold Employer’s Liability insurance then the Tenderer shall state the legal exemption they are relying upon to support this claim.
- Public and Products Liability Insurance 10million GBP each and every claim
- Statutory third-party motor vehicle insurance – a valid MV certificate in the company name and that cover is unlimited in respect of death or injury and that cover includes a minimum of 5million GBP property damage cover.
Lots 2 and 4 (Taxis) Minimum Requirements
- Employer’s Liability insurance 10million GBP each and every claim. Where a Tenderer believes that they are not required to hold Employer’s Liability insurance then the Tenderer shall state the legal exemption they are relying upon to support this claim.
- Public and Products Liability Insurance: 5million GBP each and every claim
- Statutory third-party motor vehicle insurance – a valid MV certificate in the company name and that cover is unlimited in respect of death or injury.
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=802211.
(SC Ref:802211)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/06/2025