The competition is for the transport of elderly persons and pupils (taxis), a framework agreement. The procurement ́s value is estimated to: NOK 24,000,000 excluding VAT per annum. Maximum value for the entire contract period, including any options and expected price rise: NOK 80,000,000 excluding VAT. The need is uncertain. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. See the procurement documents for further information. Apprentices: The contracting authority has assessed the procurement against the apprentice regulations, cf. the Procurement Act § 7 and concluded that apprentices are not required in this procurement, as there is not much need for apprenticeships for the courses that are relevant for this procurement, cf. the apprentice regulations § 6 (2).