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Provision of Taxi Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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13 Aug 2024 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the tender process for the provision of taxi services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 60120000, sought suppliers for two specific lots: short distance taxi hire and long distance taxi hire. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 15 March 2024 and the contract commencing on 16 March 2024. The scope of this contract covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. Despite the extensive search, the status indicates that no awarded supplier has been selected to date. Key contact for this process is Jodie Underhay, reachable via email at j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly for SMEs, to secure a long-term partnership with a prestigious academic institution. Firms specialising in reliable, efficient taxi services for both short and long distances could benefit from a stable demand across multiple university campuses, enhancing their local visibility and operational growth. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive environment, enabling businesses capable of meeting the University's stringent service requirements to potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

At present, the University procures taxis on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint a supplier(s) to be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a supplier(s) to cover the following lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance We will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. Bidders may apply for both Lots and we may award both Lots to the same supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51f54055-b988-4ce6-ab91-8fd48bc7f6e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f324c29-c40b-4a04-908c-8caf2a2b3ed8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2024 - 4 May 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT AWARDED

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