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Provision of Taxi Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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09 Aug 2023 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has awarded a contract for the provision of Taxi Services to DG Private Hire Ltd. The contract, valued at £650,000 in GBP, has a duration from September 4, 2023, to September 4, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on April 20, 2023. The University is seeking a single supplier to provide taxi services across its five campuses, for both local and international journeys, aiming to streamline the booking process through a unified platform.

This contract from Nottingham Trent University presents an opportunity for taxi service providers to secure a long-term agreement catering to the transportation needs of university staff, students, and guests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations eligible to compete can benefit from this tender. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality transport services, efficient booking systems, and a commitment to customer satisfaction would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to award a contractual agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services to a proactive and progressive operator who is able to support the transportation of University staff, students, visiting guest and other dignitaries on an ad-hoc basis. The highest quality of transport and service is expected, in order to reflect the University's reputation and prestige. The expected journeys may be within the Nottingham and/or Nottinghamshire boundary travelling between the University's five different campuses or work premises, to visiting any neighbouring locations, railway stations and including UK international airports. NTU having five campuses geographical located across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the University wishes to rationalise the number of appointed suppliers to a single supplier who has the operational capabilities of providing the required taxi services across the University's five campuses with the provision of airport transfer services. In driving efficiency within the booking process, the appointed supplier will be expected to support with the implementation of a booking platform permitting for a single sign-on access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8e2c91-1b31-4ceb-9d39-40b1b436751e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 4 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DG PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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