Tender

The Supply of Taxis (driver and escort where required) Coaches and Mini Buses

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 May 2017 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tendering process for the "Supply of Taxis (driver and escort where required), Coaches, and Mini Buses". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting taxi services, with a contract value of £9,000,000. The tender is being carried out through an open procedure and is set to conclude on 4th July 2017, with the contract period starting on 4th September 2017 and lasting until 4th September 2020. The majority of the travel will occur within the Borough boundaries, though some out-of-Borough travel may be needed, and potential suppliers must submit their proposals by the specified deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those that provide taxi and minibus services. Companies capable of offering various passenger transport solutions—including 4, 5, 8 to 16 passenger vehicles—are encouraged to participate. Given that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, this tender could be particularly advantageous for local transport providers looking to expand their service offerings and secure a long-term framework agreement with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Taxis (driver and escort where required) Coaches and Mini Buses

Notice Description

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the supply of taxis, (including escort when required) Coaches and Mini Buses for home to school, social needs, staff and member travel. The majority of travel will take place within the confines of the Borough boundaries but out of the Borough travel will be required within the framework Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to award a framework agreement with contracts awarded on a cascading basis to those suppliers who can provide the service based on the most economically advantageous submission and best meet the requirements of the Council. The successful suppliers will be able to supply transport in the categories listed below: * 4 Passenger taxi * 5 Passenger taxi * 5-8 Passenger taxi * 8-16 Passenger Bus Note all the above requirements to be supplied with or without an escort

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b18dc4d-d5f1-4dab-9e26-bab89873e633
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2020 3-4 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STALYBRIDGE
Postcode
SK15 1ST
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Dukinfield Stalybridge
Westminster Constituency
Stalybridge and Hyde

Further Information

Notice Documents

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