Deadline extended for taxi and private hire car operators

Midlothian Council (MLC) has extended the deadline for minibus, coach, taxis and private hire car operators to submit tenderst if they would like to be on a Framework Agreement to offer transport services. Search for Midlothian Council Transport Tender MID/24/76 on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).

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New deadline

The deadline is now Tuesday 25 March, a two week extension.

Additionally, the Question & Answer period has been extended until Friday 14 March. If you have any questions regarding the tender, please submit them via the PCS Q&A portal before this date.

Great opportunity

We encourage all minibus, coach, taxi, and PHC operators, as well as sole traders, to bid for a place on the framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with Midlothian, securing a reliable income while delivering a vital service to our communities.

If you need help

For those needing access to computers or Wi-Fi, Midlothian Libraries are available.

Get in touch

The Economic Development team can assist with registration and navigation of PCS. If you require support, please email econ-dev@midlothian.gov.uk. However, to ensure fairness and transparency, they cannot help to complete applications—this remains your responsibility.

Framework agreement

The framework agreement is to transport:

Children and Young People to mainstream schools and schools for Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and other educational establishments
Adult Social Care Clients to various establishments
Children and Young People Social Care Clients to learning and support establishments

Meet the buyer

To support this, MLC held a virtual Meet the Buyer (MTB) Event, focusing on our upcoming Client Transport Services Framework. This event was an invaluable opportunity for prospective suppliers to engage directly with MLC officers and gain insights into our procurement approach. During the session, we delivered a detailed presentation outlining the framework and explaining our expectations of suppliers.

Watch a recording of the event for taxi and private hire operators

Event Highlights

Purpose: Learn about the Client Transport Framework and understand how your organisation can contribute
Format: Online session held via Microsoft Teams, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all participants
Engagement: An opportunity to ask questions, clarify expectations, and prepare your organisation to respond effectively to future contract opportunities

Event details

This event was exclusively for taxi and private hire car operators who are interested in working with MLC.

Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
To register your interest and get the meeting link email procurement@midlothian.gov.uk

If unable to attend

Watch the video. If you encounter any issues accessing the materials, please contact procurement@midlothian.gov.uk.

Why Register on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)?

To ensure full access to MLC’s future opportunities, including the Client Transport Framework, we strongly encourage suppliers to register on the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal. PCS is our primary platform for advertising contracts, making registration an essential first step for businesses wishing to partner with us. The PCS contract reference number for this framework is JAN521436.

Register with Public Contracts Scotland
Benefits of Registration: Receive timely notifications of relevant opportunities and access all necessary contract details and submission processes in one place

If you need help registering or navigating PCS, our team is here to help:

Email econ-dev@midlothian.gov.uk for tailored support and guidance

Additional support

MLC libraries offer free access to computers, and Wi-Fi to support your participation and registration needs. We have a friendly, knowledgeable team that are always happy to help.