Tender

Provision of Taxi Services

FCO SERVICES

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Tender

03 Jul 2020 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, is seeking providers for the "Provision of Taxi Services". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as taxi services (CPV code 60120000). The contract is set to span a minimum of two years, starting from 1st September 2020, with a total estimated value of approximately GBP 320,000 and a potential for extensions. The tender submission period will close on 29th July 2020, and interested suppliers must register on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office eSourcing Portal to access the invitation to tender documents.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services. Businesses equipped to provide taxi services covering local journeys in and around Milton Keynes, as well as transport to UK airports, will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Companies eager to expand their public sector engagements should take advantage of this open procedure to compete for a contract that assures consistent revenue over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

Provision of a minimum of 2-year taxi services valued approx. at GBP 80 000 per year with possible 2 x 1 year extensions. Service will cover journeys in and around Milton Keynes and to and from UK Airports. Additional information: To express an interest in this ITT, suppliers must follow the instructions below to access the Foreign & Commonwealth Office eSourcing Portal. This is the only route to access and respond to the Tender. 1. Go to https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click 'Register Now' 2. Tick 'I Agree' to accept the terms and conditions and click 'Next' 3. Complete the all Mandatory details (those marked with a *). Remember to make a note of the Username you chose then click 'Save' 4. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 5. Login to the portal with the username and password 6. Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) 7. Click on the relevant ITT to access the content 8. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT 'My ITT's' page. 9. Click 'My ITT' (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access the Invitation to Tender document attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09d3b58-2efb-4bf6-a595-abc768508b58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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