Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus and Coach Hire

A Contract Award Notice
by NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£2M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
24 Apr 2026
Delivery
To 24 Apr 2030 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Motherwell

Geochart for 2 buyers and 33 suppliers

2 buyers

12 suppliers

Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the “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). To enable the delivery of critical / key service provision, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for minibus and coach hire services to provide ad-hoc passenger journeys, primarily for educational purposes but available for use by other Council departments. Transport required via the framework agreement will be used for a variety of purposes, including (but not limited to) one-off day trips, educational visits, cultural excursions and short-term block bookings such as swimming lessons, sports training etc. the framework agreement shall include the provision of appropriately sized and equipped vehicles, qualified drivers, and compliance with all relevant safety and safeguarding standards. Optional elements, such as enhanced accessibility features or additional vehicle capacities, may be considered or sought via the framework agreement but are not mandatory. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below however it is anticipated that a maximum of seven (7) Contractors shall be appointed to each of the five (5) Lots of the framework agreement. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender.

Lot Division

1 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)

In addition to the Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 of the framework agreement will comprise of vehicles with a passenger seating capacity of 4 – 16 seats. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender

Award Criteria
Vehicles, Accessibility & Safety 10.0
Service Delivery & Mobilisation 10.0
Drivers, safeguarding & Incident Management 7.0
Continues Improvement 3.0
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero 3.0
Fair Work First 3.0
Community Benefits Methodology 2.0
Community Benefits Offering Menu 2.0
PRICE 60.0
2 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)

In addition to the Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 2 of the framework agreement will comprise of vehicles with a passenger seating capacity of 17 – 34 seats Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender

Award Criteria
Vehicles, Accessibility & Safety 10.0
Service Delivery & Mobilisation 10.0
Drivers, safeguarding & Incident Management 7.0
Continues Improvement 3.0
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero 3.0
Fair Work First 3.0
Community Benefits Methodology 2.0
Community Benefits Offering Menu 2.0
PRICE 60.0
3 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)

In addition to the Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 3 of the framework agreement will comprise of vehicles with a passenger seating capacity of 35 – 53 seats Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender

Award Criteria
Vehicles, Accessibility & Safety 10.0
Service Delivery & Mobilisation 10.0
Drivers, Safeguarding & Incident Management 7.0
Continues Improvement 3.0
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero 3.0
Fair Work First 3.0
Community Benefits Methodology 2.0
Community Benefits Offering Menu 2.0
PRICE 60.0
4 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)

In addition to the Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 4 of the framework agreement will comprise of vehicles with a passenger seating capacity of 54 – 69 seats Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender

Award Criteria
Vehicles, Accessibility & Safety 10.0
Service Delivery & Mobilisation 10.0
Drivers, Safeguarding & Incident Management 7.0
Continues Improvement 3.0
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero 3.0
Fair Work First 3.0
Community Benefits Methodology 2.0
Community Benefits Offering Menu 2.0
PRICE 60.0
5 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)

In addition to the Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 5 of the framework agreement will comprise of vehicles with a passenger seating capacity of 70 seat or more. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender

Award Criteria
Vehicles, Accessibility & Safety 10.0
Service Delivery & Mobilisation 10.0
Drivers, Safeguarding & Incident Management 7.0
Continues Improvement 3.0
Carbon Reduction / Net Zero 3.0
Fair Work First 3.0
Community Benefits Methodology 2.0
Community Benefits Offering Menu 2.0
PRICE 60.0

Award Detail

1 Blue Bus (North Lanarkshire)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 LA Travel (Kirkintilloch)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Macphails Coaches (Salsburgh)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Parks of Hamilton Coach Hirers (Hamilton)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Photoflash Travel (Carluke)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
6 Golden Eagle Coaches (Shotts)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
7 Kevins Coaches (Newmains)
  • Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 12
  • Value: £640,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
8 Doigs (Glasgow)
  • Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 9
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
9 LA Travel (Kirkintilloch)
  • Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 9
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
10 Parks of Hamilton Coach Hirers (Hamilton)
  • Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 9
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Golden Eagle Coaches (Shotts)
  • Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 9
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
12 Kevins Coaches (Newmains)
  • Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 9
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
13 Blue Bus (North Lanarkshire)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
14 Calmac Executive Travel (North Lanarkshire)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
15 I Travel Transport Services (Motherwell)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
16 Macphails Coaches (Salsburgh)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
17 Parks of Hamilton Coach Hirers (Hamilton)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
18 Millers Coaches Scotland (Stirlingshire)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
19 Kevins Coaches (Newmains)
  • Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 16
  • Value: £80,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
20 Blue Bus (North Lanarkshire)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
21 K White Transport (Motherwell)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
22 Macphails Coaches (Salsburgh)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
23 Parks of Hamilton Coach Hirers (Hamilton)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
24 Photoflash Travel (Carluke)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
25 Millers Coaches Scotland (Stirlingshire)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
26 Kevins Coaches (Newmains)
  • Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
27 Blue Bus (North Lanarkshire)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
28 LA Travel (Kirkintilloch)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
29 Macphails Coaches (Salsburgh)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
30 Parks of Hamilton Coach Hirers (Hamilton)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
31 Photoflash Travel (Carluke)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
32 Golden Eagle Coaches (Shotts)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
33 Millers Coaches Scotland (Stirlingshire)
  • Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
  • Num offers: 13
  • Value: £560,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.

CPV Codes

  • 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Tenderers must complete the SPD (Scotland) within the Qualification Envelope of the PCS Tender. Full Selection criteria is as stated in the procurement documents All Tenderers must complete the required Qualification and Technical Envelope applicable to all Lots, and Sub-Lots they are bidding for within the PCS-Tender as instructed. Late Tenders will not be considered under any circumstances. For the avoidance of any doubt, automated messages confirming receipt of a Tender should not be taken to imply acceptance of it by the Council. The Council will not provide additional notification to any Bidder of the rejection of a late Tender. The complete Tender (complete with SPD (Scotland)) should be submitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in PCS-Tender. (SC Ref:829674)

Reference

  • FTS 037543-2026

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