Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
Eh8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Ben Fulton
Telephone: +44 1315296432
E-mail: ben.fulton@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
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
Passenger Transport Framework Agreement
Reference number: CT1094
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transport by taxi, private hire car or coach for a range of transport services including home to school transport for pupils and transport for a range of vulnerable services users. This Framework Agreement will be divided into Lots to cover unescorted and escorted travel arrangements, mainly within the city of Edinburgh.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
60 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60140000
60170000
60120000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle and Driver – Unescorted. No specialist care, or equipment required including out of authority
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60140000
60170000
60120000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant including out of authority. Specialist vehicle and/or equipment may be required for the transport of vulnerable children and adults.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Unescorted Passenger Transport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
60140000
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contractor will be required to operate a high quality, reliable, responsive and cost effective pre-booked vehicle hire service for unescorted passenger journeys on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) to meet transport requirements for the following user groups:
Health and Social Care clients, approximately 48% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from day centres and activities
Children and Families clients, approximately 40% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from school and activities
Homeless persons accessing Council services, approximately 4% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from temporary accommodation
Council staff and Councillors, approximately 8% of Framework Agreement usage - e.g. journeys to and from Council Offices
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Unescorted Passenger Transport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
60120000
60130000
60140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Requirements for school coach trips and associated services, including but not limited to booking travel (such as ferries) and accommodation, trips and tour guides, and any other related services as determined by the scope of a particular trip. home to school transport fixed routes and ad hoc requirements from time to time on a temporary basis, for example for the purpose of accessing education-related extra-curricular activities (estimated overall requirement is 150 routes).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-009857
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Vehicle and Driver - Unescorted
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 38
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 38
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1212 Taxis
104 Newbattle Abbey Crescent
Dalkeith
EH22 3LP
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited
15 Bankhead Drive
Edinburgh
EH11 4DW
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kinnaird Transport Services
11 Newcraighall Road
Edinburgh
EH15 3HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edinburgh Taxis Ltd
53 Chesser Loan
Edinburgh
EH14 1UG
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jtscars ltd
30 dolphingston court
prestonpans
Eh32 9gn
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
coulman coaches
17 cauldcoats holdings, by linlithgow
linlithgow
eh49 7ly
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S & M Pickering
6 Kirkhill Terrace, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH16 5DQ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avalon Scotland Ltd
65 , Carrick Knowe Grove
Edinburgh
EH127DA
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GT Private Hire
22/1 Kidlaw Close
Edinburgh
EH16 6FT
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
East Calder
EH27 8DF
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Festival Travel (Scotland) Ltd
92 main st, Winchburgh
Winchburgh
EH52 6RE
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD
THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT
FAULDHOUSE
EH47 9AD
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&D Privatehire
20 Appin Drive
Prestonpans
EH32 9FB
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
H&M Ferguson Ltd
West Foulshiels, East Whitburn
Bathgate
EH47 8AA
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chauffeur Drive (Scotland) Ltd
119 The Loan, Loanhead
Loanhead
EH20 9AH
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Westcroft travel ltd
4, Bridge Street
Newbridge
Eh288sr
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GT TRAVEL
5 WESTFIELD COTTAGE
HADDINGTON
EH41 4HQ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kerr Private Hire Ltd
1 Roman Terrace
Dalkeith
EH22 2QY
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
mrs nancy mcelhone
15 newcraighall drive, Edinburgh
edinburgh
eh21 8sg
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
b and g taxis
75 south scotstoun, south queensferry
edinburgh
eh30 9ye
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
g and r taxis edinburgh
2/1 Gumley place, edinburgh
edinburgh
Eh67lx
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abbot Travel Limited
Unit 7/1 Edgefield Road
Loanhead
EH20 9TB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AAA Coaches Ltd
Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder
West Lothian
EH27 8DF
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LA Travel
Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder
West Lothian
EH278DF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ratho Coaches Ltd
11a, Newbridge Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH288PJ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E & M Horsburgh Ltd
180 Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston
Livingston
EH53 0PD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prentice Westwood Ltd.
Westwood
West Calder
EH55 8PW
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optravel LTD
2-4 Salamander Place
Edinburgh
EH6 7JB
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
carr private hire ltd
13 REGIS COURT
EDINBURGH
EH4 6RG
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ac's taxis
17b elphinstone road, tranent
east lothian
EH33 2LG
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W & K SCOTT LTD t/a ALBA COACHES
11A Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge
EDINBURGH
EH28 8PJ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
P&s transport
37 the spinney, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Eh17 7 le
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shandon Travel Ltd
38 Kingsknowe Drive
EDINBURGH
EH14 2JX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rogerson Coach Travel
8 Toll House Gardens
Edinburgh
EH33 2QQ
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier taxis
9 Muirpark Wynd
Tranent
Eh332pu
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 13 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Assistant
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 30
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 30
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
g and r taxis edinburgh
2/1 Gumley place, edinburgh
edinburgh
Eh67lx
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ratho Coaches Ltd
11a, Newbridge Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH288PJ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optravel LTD
2-4 Salamander Place
Edinburgh
EH6 7JB
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
carr private hire ltd
13 REGIS COURT
EDINBURGH
EH4 6RG
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ac's taxis
17b elphinstone road, tranent
east lothian
EH33 2LG
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W & K SCOTT LTD t/a ALBA COACHES
11A Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge
EDINBURGH
EH28 8PJ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
P&s transport
37 the spinney, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Eh17 7 le
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shandon Travel Ltd
38 Kingsknowe Drive
EDINBURGH
EH14 2JX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier taxis
9 Muirpark Wynd
Tranent
Eh332pu
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seven Sevens Cars Ltd, T/A Capital Cars
93-101 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EH11 1TE
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kinnaird Transport Services
11 Newcraighall Road
Edinburgh
EH15 3HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&D Privatehire
20 Appin Drive
Prestonpans
EH32 9FB
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Westcroft travel ltd
4, Bridge Street
Newbridge
Eh288sr
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
coulman coaches
17 cauldcoats holdings, by linlithgow
linlithgow
eh49 7ly
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
H&M Ferguson Ltd
West Foulshiels, East Whitburn
Bathgate
EH47 8AA
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edinburgh Taxis Ltd
15, Saw Mill Terrace
Bonnyrigg
EH19 3FY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S & M Pickering
6 Kirkhill Terrace, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH16 5DQ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
b and g taxis
75 south scotstoun, south queensferry
edinburgh
eh30 9ye
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GT Private Hire
22/1 Kidlaw Close
Edinburgh
EH16 6FT
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kerr Private Hire Ltd
1 Roman Terrace
Dalkeith
EH22 2QY
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jtscars ltd
30 dolphingston court
prestonpans
Eh32 9gn
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1212 Taxis
104 Newbattle Abbey Crescent
Dalkeith
EH22 3LP
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chauffeur Drive (Scotland) Ltd
119 The Loan, Loanhead
Loanhead
EH20 9AH
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avalon Scotland Ltd
65 , Carrick Knowe Grove
Edinburgh
EH127DA
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GT TRAVEL
5 WESTFIELD COTTAGE
HADDINGTON
EH41 4HQ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
mrs nancy mcelhone
15 newcraighall drive, Edinburgh
edinburgh
eh21 8sg
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
allthefours inc
78A barclay way
livingston
eh54 8ez
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
dg transport
25 nantwich drive
edinburgh
eh76ra
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 24 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Unescorted Passenger Transport
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier taxis
9 Muirpark Wynd
Tranent
Eh332pu
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seven Sevens Cars Ltd, T/A Capital Cars
93-101 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EH11 1TE
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Taxis
15 Bankhead Drive
Edinburgh
EH11 4DW
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City Cabs (Edinburgh) Limited
City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd, 1 Atholl Place
Edinburgh
EH3 8HP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD
THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT
FAULDHOUSE
EH47 9AD
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Unescorted Passenger Transport
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abbot Travel Limited
Unit 7/1 Edgefield Road
Loanhead
EH20 9TB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AAA Coaches Ltd
Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder
West Lothian
EH27 8DF
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LA Travel
Unit 7 Raw Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder
West Lothian
EH278DF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ratho Coaches Ltd
11a, Newbridge Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH288PJ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prentice Westwood Ltd.
Westwood
West Calder
EH55 8PW
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ac's taxis
17b elphinstone road, tranent
east lothian
EH33 2LG
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rogerson Coach Travel
8 Toll House Gardens
Edinburgh
EH33 2QQ
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
H&M Ferguson Ltd
West Foulshiels, East Whitburn
Bathgate
EH47 8AA
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GT TRAVEL
5 WESTFIELD COTTAGE
HADDINGTON
EH41 4HQ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD
THE YARD, OLD LEVENSEAT
FAULDHOUSE
EH47 9AD
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lothian Motorcoaches
55 Annandale Street
Edinburgh
EH7 4AZ
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh
Unit 18, Camps Ind Est
East Calder
EH27 8DF
UK
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.4 (A) - Payment of the Real Living Wage - Tenderers are required to confirm that they will pay any staff that are directly involved in the delivery of the framework agreement (including any agency or sub-contractor staff), at least the Real Living Wage. Where a Tenderer does not commit to pay any staff that at least the Real Living Wage, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.
Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.4 (B) - Inclusion of prompt payment clause - Tenderers are required to confirm that they will include the standard clause in all contracts used in the delivery of the framework agreement, ensuring payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and include a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. Where a Tenderer does not commit to the inclusion of a prompt payment clause, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.
Part IV: Selection criteria - C: Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.7 Lots 3 & 4 Only - Response to climate change emergency - Tenderers are required to provide evidence that their Organisation is taking steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and provide details of how they have/will respond (to the climate change emergency). Tenderers must complete the Climate Change Plan Template (text should be no smaller than Arial or Calibri Font size 10), to supply information about their organisation’s carbon emissions sources and the steps that their organisation plans to take to reduce your carbon emissions, including any ongoing or completed plans. Responses do not need to include carbon emissions calculations. Where a Tenderer fails to demonstrate that it is taking steps to build awareness of the climate change emergency and reduce emissions, to the Council’s satisfaction, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.
Part IV: Selection criteria - D: Quality Assurance - Question 4D.1(A) - Health & Safety Policy - Tendering Organisations with more than 5 employees are required to have in place a Health & Safety Policy which is approved at a senior level within the Organisation and is reviewed regularly. To demonstrate compliance Tenderers must attach their Health & Safety Policy. Where a Tenderer does not have a Health & Safety Policy and is required to do so, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.
Part IV: Selection criteria - D: Quality Assurance Schemes & Environmental Management – Question 4D.2 – Disclosure - Staff who deliver services to Children must have PVG clearance. Please refer to https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure -types/ for guidance. Where the Tenderer does not commit to obtaining Disclosure Checks for all relevant staff, the Council will exclude the Tenderer from the competition. Please indicate your organisations’ intention to commit to this requirement.
(SC Ref:773490)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sherriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service /OJEU or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/08/2024