Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus and Coach Hire

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        "description": "To supplement the Council’s internal transport arrangements and fleet, multiple external operators are currently engaged on an ad hoc basis to meet transport requirements for schools and other services.\nThe Council seeks to streamline the current approach by appointing contractors to deliver required services under a formal agreement. This will improve consistency and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. The Council requires service quality to be maintained at a high level, with punctuality, safety, and accessibility prioritised.\nTo meet this need, the Council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework arrangement with minibus and coach companies with a sufficient fleet size to undertake service delivery.\nThis approach should support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) minibus and coach hire on an ad hoc basis to deliver education curriculum and school outings, integrated day support services etc.\nThe Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will require all individuals appointed to either arrangement to hold PVG” membership as a legal requirement for all regulated roles.\nOperators must hold a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator’s Licence for carrying passengers for hire or reward.\nDrivers need the correct PCV licence and Driver CPC certification.\nVehicles must comply with Construction and Use Regulations and be maintained to DVSA standards\nPerformance monitoring arrangements will be implemented to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.\nNorth Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors to participate in a procurement exercise for a framework agreement to undertaken. Additional information: The Councils lot structure is still to be determined with this market engagement exercise anticipated to assist with this process.\nInterested 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."
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    "title": "Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus & Coach Provision",
    "value": {
      "amount": 2000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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    "status": "planned",
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    "legalBasis": {
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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).\nContractors interested in participating in the opportunity should be able to demonstrate the following:\nProven experience in delivering flexible, on-demand passenger transport services, including school trips and community events.\nCommitment to safety, including a strong health and safety record, robust safeguarding practices, and compliance with all relevant transport regulations.\nEnvironmental awareness, with efforts to reduce emissions and adopt sustainable transport practices where possible.\nFinancial stability, with the ability to deliver services reliably and within agreed budgets.\nAppropriate insurance cover, including public liability and employer’s liability aligned with the scale and nature of operations.\nInterested 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.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2025-10-24T00:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "classification": {
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-689",
      "name": "North Lanarkshire Council",
      "roles": [
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        "region": "UKM84",
        "locality": "Motherwell",
        "postalCode": "ML1 1AB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/",
        "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010",
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  "description": "The council are conducting a pre-market engagement phase to gather market intelligence and help shape the procurement strategy.\nInterested contractors are invited to express their interest by 08 October 2025 by completing the short questionnaire below\nThe questionnaire can be access here:\nhttps://forms.office.com/e/aLMYnTrxXJ\nFor reference, interested contractors may have to copy and paste the above link in to their internet browser for it to open. Alternatively interested contractors can access the questionnaire via the QR Code located in the supporting documents of this Prior Information Notice.\nThe information contained in questionnaire responses will enable the Council to better understand the market and inform the development of the forthcoming procurement exercise.\nResponses will not be shared with any other interested party however should the Council proceed with conducting a procurement procedure for the requirements, a consolidated and anonymised summary of responses received within this market exercise may be published with invitation to tender documentation. There is no obligation to answer any or all questions.\nUpon receipt of the questionnaires, the Council may, at its discretion, engage in further discussion with any, all, or none of the interested parties.\nNote: This PIN is intended to provide early market engagement and does not constitute a formal procurement notice. The final scope of requirements and procurement process will be outlined in future procurement documents.\nNOTE: 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=810370.\n(SC Ref:810370)",
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