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Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus and Coach Hire

North Lanarkshire Council · Local authority

In brief

North Lanarkshire Council awarded transport work to Blue Bus Ltd, L A Travel Ltd and MacPhails Coaches Ltd and 9 others on 2 April 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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What the notice says

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…Read the full 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.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
What this lot covers

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

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Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
What this lot covers

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

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Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
What this lot covers

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

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Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
What this lot covers

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

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Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)
What this lot covers

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

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Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Blue Bus Ltd (SME)
L A Travel Ltd (SME)
MacPhails Coaches Ltd (SME)
Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) Ltd
Photoflash Travel Ltd (SME)
Golden Eagle Coaches Ltd (SME)
Kevin's Coaches Ltd (SME)
12 bids received
Lot 4 – 54 to 69 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)£640,000
L A Travel Ltd (SME)
Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) Ltd
Golden Eagle Coaches Ltd (SME)
Kevin's Coaches Ltd (SME)
Doigs Ltd (SME)
9 bids received
Lot 5 – 70+ Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)£80,000
Blue Bus Ltd (SME)
MacPhails Coaches Ltd (SME)
Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) Ltd
Kevin's Coaches Ltd (SME)
Calmac Executive Travel LTD (SME)
I Travel Transport Services Ltd (SME)
Millers Coaches Scotland Ltd (SME)
16 bids received
Lot 1 – 4 to 16 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)£80,000
Blue Bus Ltd (SME)
MacPhails Coaches Ltd (SME)
Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) Ltd
Photoflash Travel Ltd (SME)
Kevin's Coaches Ltd (SME)
Millers Coaches Scotland Ltd (SME)
K White Transport (SME)
13 bids received
Lot 2 – 17 to 34 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)£240,000
Blue Bus Ltd (SME)
L A Travel Ltd (SME)
MacPhails Coaches Ltd (SME)
Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) Ltd
Photoflash Travel Ltd (SME)
Golden Eagle Coaches Ltd (SME)
Millers Coaches Scotland Ltd (SME)
13 bids received
Lot 3 – 35 to 53 Seat Vehicles (Excl .Driver)£560,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 069813-2025
  2. Contract notice (update) · notice 078625-2025
  3. Contract award notice · notice 037543-2026

About the buyer

North Lanarkshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

35

Awards

19

Suppliers it has used most for transport

  • Airdrie Taxis1 contract
  • Blue Bus Ltd1 contract
  • Calmac Executive Travel LTD1 contract
  • Central Cab Company1 contract
  • Doigs Ltd1 contract
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From notice 069813-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025, last updated 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.