Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Tender description

The Council requires to put in place, a multi-lot contract for the transport of school pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). Approximately 122 contracts (Lot) will be issued through the subsequent tender process; a single supplier will be appointed to each contract (Lot). There are approx 40 destinations within and/or on the boundary of North Lanarkshire area for these. Many of the contracts will contain more than one pupil/route(s) with multiple pick up points. All drivers must be fully licensed and insured. Some contracts may have a requirement for an escort which should be arranged by the driver this will fully explained within each individual contract description in the Tender document. Both drivers and any escorts must be PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) registered. We anticipate around 47 contracts (Lots) with a single pupil — contract will be for the pick up of an individual pupil and drop off at a single destination. On a case by case basis an escort may be required, duration of the contracts will vary between 1 and 3 years. We anticipate around 75 contracts (Lots) with multiple pupils — contract will be for the pick up from multiple locations and drop off at a single destination. On a case by case basis an escort may be required, duration of the contracts will vary between 1 and 3 years.