Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Lothian Council
John Muir House
Haddington, East Lothian
EH41 3HA
UK
Telephone: +44 1620827827
E-mail: procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM73
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181
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
Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service (East Lothian Council)
Reference number: ELC-24-0304
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Framework with multiple operators to provide Taxi Transport Services for the conveyance of adult services and may include but not limited to the following requirements:
-Transportation of children including contact (ad hoc)
-Transportation of school meals
-Transportation of ELC staff and counsellors (ad hoc)
-Buses and mini-bus hire for school outings (ad hoc)
Contracts operated through this Framework can generally be undertaken by taxis, private cars and minibuses (with up to 22 passenger seats). There is a requirement for some vehicles to be capable of carrying passenger in wheelchairs (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV)).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Saloon ( 4 Seats)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: Saloon (4 seats)
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
MPV ( 5 to 8 Seats)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: MVP ( 5 to 8 Seats)
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
MPV- Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 5 to 8 seats
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: MVP- Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 5 to 8 Seats.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Minibus (9 to 16 seats)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: Minibus (9 to 16 seats).
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Minibus- Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 9 to 16 seats.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: Minibus-Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 9 to 16 seats.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Large Minibus (17 to 22 seats)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60171000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: Large Minibus (17 to 22 seats).
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Vehicles above 22 seats
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60171000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: Vehicles above 22 seats.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
School meals
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle required: Taxi for the delivery of school meals.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/06/2024
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
Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a free webinar event with East Lothian Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.
Please note this is a Pre- Supplier online engagement event.
The event is taking place online on 30th May 2024 at 10am.
To register, visit the following link:
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-east-lothian-council-1727/
Moreover, a live demonstration of how to bid for this contract using Public Contracts Scotland on 13th June 2024.
Link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/east-lothian-council-supply-of-transport-services-1726/
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=766671.
(SC Ref:766671)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/05/2024