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Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant Service to the Mayor of Blackpool Council.

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2020 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor for the "Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant Service" to support the Mayor during civic engagements across the Fylde Coast area and beyond. This contract, classified under the CPV category for passenger cars, has recently been awarded following a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and will run for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement process has been completed as of 18th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and chauffeur service industries, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in providing high-quality, reliable transportation services, and those familiar with civic protocols will be well-suited to compete in this market. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations with local government entities, enhancing business growth and reputation within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant Service to the Mayor of Blackpool Council.

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide a Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant to the Mayor of Blackpool Council. The role entails driving the Mayor, Deputy, or other civic representatives to the civic events they have been booked to attend, accompanying them during the course of the event, and providing advice and support on Civic protocols. These events take place both during the day and the evening mainly in the Fylde Coast area although there will be on occasion travel on a wider geographic basis. Paperwork for the events is produced by the Civic Officer at Blackpool, who is the Council's main contact for civic matters. On average the Mayor of Blackpool carries out approximately 400 engagements per year, which can involve anything from meeting royalty, opening local businesses or visiting local communities. The Council uses its own civic vehicles, which the selected contractor would use to drive the mayoral parties to events. Blackpool Council will initially retain its vehicle, with the option to change in the future to include an appropriate vehicle at a later date. The initial term of the contract will be three years from 1st April 2021, with the option to extend the contract for a further 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4644ebdd-3620-47ef-8a56-ddabb893e784
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce02def8-94f1-4104-aa40-7db1cf459693
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CD CHAUFFEUR HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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