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Framework Agreement for Ad-Hoc Minibus and Coach Hire

Awarded to Blue Bus Ltd, Calmac Executive Travel LTD, Doigs Ltd +9 more

North Lanarkshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 30 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 3 December 2025
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Overview

North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for ad-hoc minibus and coach hire services to 12 contractors, including Blue Bus Ltd, Calmac Executive Travel LTD, Doigs Ltd, and others. The framework provides passenger transport for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups), pupils with Additional Support Needs, and other Council departments, covering one-off day trips, educational visits, cultural excursions, and block bookings, with services including appropriately sized vehicles, qualified drivers, and compliance with safety and safeguarding standards.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 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

    Won by Blue Bus LtdWon by Calmac Executive Travel LTDWon by i travel transport services ltdWon by MacPhails Coaches LtdWon by Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) LtdWon by Millers Coaches Scotland LtdWon by Kevin's Coaches Ltd

  • Lot 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

    Won by Blue Bus LtdWon by K White TransportWon by MacPhails Coaches LtdWon by Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) LtdWon by PHOTOFLASH TRAVEL LTDWon by Millers Coaches Scotland LtdWon by Kevin's Coaches Ltd

  • Lot 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

    Won by Blue Bus LtdWon by L A Travel LtdWon by MacPhails Coaches LtdWon by Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) LtdWon by PHOTOFLASH TRAVEL LTDWon by GOLDEN EAGLE COACHES LtdWon by Millers Coaches Scotland Ltd

  • Lot 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

    Won by Blue Bus LtdWon by L A Travel LtdWon by MacPhails Coaches LtdWon by Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) LtdWon by PHOTOFLASH TRAVEL LTDWon by GOLDEN EAGLE COACHES LtdWon by Kevin's Coaches Ltd

  • Lot 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

    Won by Doigs LtdWon by L A Travel LtdWon by Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) LtdWon by GOLDEN EAGLE COACHES LtdWon by Kevin's Coaches Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
30 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road transport servicesHire of passenger transport vehicles with driverHire of buses and coaches with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,600,000
Award date
2 April 2026
Contract period
— → 12 March 2030
Winners
  • Blue Bus Ltd
  • Calmac Executive Travel LTD
  • Doigs Ltd
  • GOLDEN EAGLE COACHES Ltd
  • K White Transport
  • Kevin's Coaches Ltd
  • L A Travel Ltd
  • MacPhails Coaches Ltd
  • Millers Coaches Scotland Ltd
  • PHOTOFLASH TRAVEL LTD
  • Park's of Hamilton (Coach Hirers) Ltd
  • i travel transport services ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 April 2026

  2. Tender Update

    1 December 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    30 October 2025

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