This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2019 at 12:20

Tender

28 Feb 2019 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle Bridges School involves the establishment of a Taxis and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Framework, aimed specifically at providing transportation for children with Special Educational Needs. The framework will support up to 60 service providers and has a total value of £7 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st August 2020. This tender was published on 28th February 2019 and conducted through an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the transport sector. Companies specialising in taxi and minibus services, particularly those with a focus on accessible transport for children, will find this framework especially relevant. Suppliers that can demonstrate capability and experience in reliable, safe transportation will be well-positioned to compete for a place in the framework, contributing to the essential services required by Newcastle City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Taxis and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Framework

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is looking to create a Framework to undertake Special Educational Needs children transportation. The City Council is looking at creating a Framework with a maximum of 60 providers. The Framework will be for 12 months. Additional information: To access the documents for this procurement opportunity please visit the North East Procurement Portal at www.nepoportal.org. Documents are under contract reference (006234). Portal reference (DN350560)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be38090-5499-4ab4-80c9-9771618e8d6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle Bridges School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

8 Seater Travel

Admire Taxis

Ashmole Transport

Bells Coaches

Blue Line Taxis

Campbells Minibus Hire

Central Taxis of Gateshead

Community Transport

Denton Travel Ltd

Five Star Taxis Newcastle Ltd

Get Carter mini Bus travel

Glen Walton

Howard Snaith

J & M Travel

Jim Hughes Coaches Limited

K S Coaches

Keith Coaches

Malcolm Angus

Maynards Travel

Noda Taxis Limited

Premier Bus & Coach Ltd

Premier Transport

Prestige Minibus (Wallsend)

Readypay Limited t/a Phoenix Taxis & Coaches

Rossister Travel

STATION TAXIS NEWCASTLE LTD, t/a Station Coaches

Thirwell Coaches

Tretts of Tyneside

Tyne Valley Coaches Limited

Tyneside Travel LTD

Walton Quality Coach Travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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