Tender

Supply of Taxicab & Car rental Services for the Ghana office

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 08:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to procure taxicab and car rental services for its Ghana offices in Accra and Kumasi. This tender, titled "Supply of Taxicab & Car rental Services for the Ghana office," falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV: 60120000) and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV: 60170000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with potential suppliers able to submit proposals until 7th March 2025. The contract is valued between £70,000 and £120,000, will commence on 1st April 2025, and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs to secure a long-term agreement with a prestigious international organisation. Businesses specialising in corporate transportation services or those with a fleet of rental vehicles would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement offers the prospect of a steady revenue stream and potential for business growth over a two-year period. The successful bidder(s) will support various transportation needs of the British Council’s operations across Ghana, enhancing their market presence and operations in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Taxicab & Car rental Services for the Ghana office

Notice Description

The British Council Ghana Operations Unit is looking to procure the services of a local transportation company to support various aspects of their operations across Ghana. The British Council currently has two offices, one in Accra and the other in Kumasi. The successful tenderer(s) will be engaged on a framework agreement. The suppliers will be expected to provide taxicab services on a corporate level as well as car rental services for long trips.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec2c4b3-175d-4728-98db-c28129b9cfa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d37c2b10-5a11-4066-8d11-2f3fcf6e6516
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 (below 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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ACCRA
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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