Tender

Taxi Rank Security - Promenade

GO SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

30 Jun 2017 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GO Shared Services is inviting tenders for the provision of taxi rank security for The Promenade in Cheltenham, with the aim of enhancing safety in a vibrant nightlife scene. This procurement falls within the security services industry, and the successful contract will span three years with the option for a two-year extension. The tender period is set to close on 20th July 2017, and the contract duration is from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2020, covering an area known for attracting 20,000 visitors each weekend.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and taxi operations, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio. With the bustling activity around The Promenade, which serves as a vital hub for nightlife in Cheltenham, companies equipped to ensure safety and manage crowd control will find a competitive advantage in participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Rank Security - Promenade

Notice Description

Cheltenham Borough Council is inviting tender for the provision of taxi rank security for The Promenade, Cheltenham. The contract will be for 3 years. with the option to extend for a further 2 years Cheltenham has a thriving night-time economy, the biggest night life scene between Bristol and Birmingham and the third largest in the South West, with over 450 licensed premises attracting up to 20,000 visitors each weekend. Whether they are visiting one of the numerous bars, award winning restaurants, late night clubs, theatre or multiplex cinema it is imperative that everything is done to make late night Cheltenham a safe place to visit for all and the night-time economy continues to flourish. Since 2006 when the Reducing Alcohol Related Violence project (supported by funding from Government Office South West) was launched in Cheltenham a great deal of effort has gone into reducing alcohol related harm and disorder in the town. The Codes of Practice launched in 2007 laying down common sense principles for all sectors of the night-time economy were the first such set of codes produced in the UK and were acknowledged as best practice by the Home Office. Taxi marshals were introduced at weekends and on race days at the busy rank in the Promenade, helping to reduce disorder and get revellers home quickly and safely. The Promenade is the busiest taxi rank in Cheltenham with as many as 2,000 using the rank each weekend and upward of 20,000 during the Cheltenham Gold Cup week. The conditions of contract will be the Council's own, a draft is included in the tender package. Additional information: To register your expression of interest, access the tender documentation free of charge and request questions of clarification about the Invitation to Tender you will need to register via the 'Supply GO Shared Services' portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices anytime up to 17:00 hours 20/07/2017. No further questions may be submitted after this time. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2643a63d-f660-46d5-8314-c555ca142b63
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 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
GO SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
William Clark
Contact Email
william.clark@cotswold.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01285 623324

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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