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Request for Taxi Services for COP26

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking taxi services for the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, aimed at providing safe transportation during the event to mitigate COVID-19 risks. This procurement process is currently complete and was initiated through a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold amount. The service contract was awarded for a total value of £36,300, with the contract period commencing from 31 October 2021 and concluding on 13 November 2021. The tender was officially closed on 29 October 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with public health protocols and have the ability to navigate the unique transportation needs of a large public event like COP26 will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on enhancing safety during the conference could demand innovations in service delivery, making it an attractive contract for those looking to expand their business footprint in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Taxi Services for COP26

Notice Description

Provision of a taxi service at the COP26 Conference hosted by HMG in Glasgow, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections at COP26 the UK Government has put in place a robust testing protocol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591a3e9c-55f6-4a5f-abc4-0938cf468caf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d88849-8021-4cc5-af02-33a5f9270980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,115 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,115 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2021 - 15 Nov 2021 30 days
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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Corporate Black Cabs

Further Information

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