Aligned Tender Training for the Renfrewshire Council Framework for Transportation

We’d like to welcome all interested parties to join our Aligned Tender Training session for Renfrewshire Council Framework for Transportation.

About the Opportunity

Renfrewshire Council currently operates the Framework for Transportation, which is due to expire in January 2026. This framework allows Renfrewshire Council to purchase transportation for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) through taxi and bus operators awarded to the framework, as well as some ad-hoc requirements, as necessary.

The tender has a master and four Lots 

Additional Support Needs (ASN):

• Buses (Lot 1) 
• Taxis ( Lot 2)

Ad-hoc:

• Buses (Lot 3)
• Taxis (Lot 4)

Mainstream requirements will continue to be procured through SPT.

Information about the contract:

• The tender is for a multi-lot framework to provide transport services (bus and taxi) mainly for children with Additional Support Needs in Renfrewshire, but sometimes further afield.
• Bidders must complete the Master ITT and any relevant individual ITTs.
• The framework will also cover ad-hoc transport needs for other Council services, including transport for adults (e.g. staff, residents, visitors).
• The current framework ends in early 2026, and the new one will run for 4 years.
• The estimated value is £4–5 million per year.
• Existing providers must reapply if they want to continue working with the Council.
• Once awarded, the framework will be closed to new providers for its full duration.
• Only providers on the framework can take part in mini competitions for routes.
• Some routes may require wheelchair-accessible vehicles and escorts - this will be clearly stated.
• Providers are not required to bid on routes that don’t suit their business.
• The tender is expected to be published in late November 2025, with decisions made by April 2026.

Prior Information Notice (PIN): Renfrewshire Council: Transportation Framework

What do we cover in Aligned Tender Training?

During this online webinar, our expert will walk you through the bidding process, using the tender documents for this opportunity. We will demo how to register and login to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) , how to find the contract notice and express interest. We then follow the Renfrewshire Council’s buyer’s instructions verbatim, to access the documents and open all envelopes. We will spend time on questions that perhaps tripped bidders up in the past. We also demo the Q&A functionality and how to upload evidence and response documents. Essentially the aim is for you as a bidder, watch our trainer going through the tendering process as a supplier in real-time, to ensure that you know what your next step will be.

How to prepare for this event

You can attend the webinar from the comfort of your own desk – the joining instructions and Cisco WebEx link are contained within the confirmation email received at time of booking, and also within the reminder emails. To prepare, you can access SDP’s top tips on how to join a webinar, or alternatively please email info@sdpscotland.co.uk if you have any further questions about the joining process.

Please feel free to join the webinar a few minutes before the start time.