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Try-Before-You-Buy Hackney Carriage Rental Service

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2019 at 09:00

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2019 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Try-Before-You-Buy Hackney Carriage Rental Service" as part of its initiative towards achieving zero emissions and zero carbon. This project, linked to the Energy Superhub Oxford, has a value of £188,000 and falls under the transport services category. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 July 2019. The contract is set to run from 10 September 2019 until 31 March 2022, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmentally friendly transport solutions, particularly those involved in Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with expertise in rental services or sustainable transport. The initiative not only supports local economic growth but also aligns with broader sustainability goals, making it an attractive opportunity for innovative suppliers in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Try-Before-You-Buy Hackney Carriage Rental Service

Notice Description

As part of Oxford City Council's (OCC) journey to zero emissions and zero carbon, OCC is a bid partner of a multi-million pound prototype project called the Energy Superhub Oxford, which has successfully secured PS10.26m R&D funding from Innovate UK. A proportion of the funding has been earmarked to provide a 'Try-before-you-buy' scheme to support the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) transition of the local taxi fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-405b6c91-b6cb-46ed-ae14-53012adfd926
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64d5dba-e7d4-4a50-93c3-d6360ec589f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRIC BLUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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