This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2022 at 12:31

Award

16 Sep 2022 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for Passenger Assistant hourly rates for SEN and Social Care routes. The contract, under a Restricted procedure, is for services in the Road transport and Social work categories. The contract is valued at £2,200,000 and will last from September 1, 2022, to October 25, 2024. Suppliers need to provide hourly rates for basic and specialist passenger assistants, and routes will be allocated based on ranking and capacity.

This tender opportunity from Liverpool City Council presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector to grow their business. Businesses such as taxi services, community transport providers, and specialist care transport firms are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract extends over a significant period, providing stability and growth potential for successful suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SEN and Social Care Passenger Assistant hourly rates from September 2022

Notice Description

Award for Passenger Assistants rates which are to be used to service SEN and Social Care routes. Award has been under DPS framework (DN246216). Shortlisted suppliers under the DPS were invited to submit Passenger assistant rates for SEN & SC transport. Rates required for routes which operate during term time from 1 September 2022 to 25 October 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Suppliers have provided hourly rates for basic and specialist passenger assistants, these rates have been accepted by the Authority and ranked based on cost. Routes will be allocated to the Supplier as and when required based on ranking, capacity and any continuity / specialist requirements of the end user. There were 19 suppliers who responded to the further competition, all rates were accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44f76071-4657-4129-8af0-aa57fa1bcc81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e707047c-13c9-456f-a66a-d6af399697f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,285,714 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 25 Oct 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Firmdial Limited T/A A1 Taxis Ltd

J Bradley T/A Alpha Cars

Argyle Satellite Contract Services Ltd

C&A Liverpool Ltd T/A Central Cars

City Care Agency Ltd

Deaf Active

Elegance Travel Ltd

HATS Group Ltd

KB Motors

Knotty Ash Community Transport

Knowsley Travel Limited

Liverpool Community Transport Limited

Merseycare Transport Services Limited

Newtown Cabs Limited T/A Radcliffe Taxis

Rimmers Transport And Travel Services

Ryans Travel

SHC Care Services Ltd

SEAFORTH RADIO CARS LTD

Transport Solutions Group UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...