Tender

Taxi Service for Council Staff

LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH

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Tender

19 Aug 2021 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth is conducting a tender process for a "Taxi Service for Council Staff," aimed at enhancing transport services primarily for social workers within the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. This tender is currently in the active planning stage, with a tender period that ends on 6th September 2021. The contract is scheduled to begin on 7th September 2021 and will last until 8th September 2021. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as taxi services (CPV code 60120000), and utilises a Prior Information Notice (PIN) procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative taxi services that leverage new digital technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete, as the Councils aim to partner with firms that can effectively reduce transport costs while providing high-quality service for its staff. By participating in this tender, businesses can position themselves as key service providers within the public sector transport framework in London.

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Notice Title

Taxi Service for Council Staff

Notice Description

The London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth (the "Councils") are carrying out a market engagement exercise to help inform the commissioning strategy and the optimal route to market in relation to a new technology-driven taxi service for Council staff. The Councils' overall objective is to reduce transport costs by identifying and working in partnership with taxi firms that have adopted recent digital and technological advancements in their service provision. The proposed technology-driven taxi service will provide a transport service for Council staff (mainly Social Workers) to travel mainly within the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth, but may also include travel to neighbouring boroughs and other parts of the country.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-792a696d-4b2c-464b-a024-10640a3ef0b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce4c46a-a5b3-4cf6-ba1f-be3a7d2e8150
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - PIN
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2021 - 8 Sep 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edward.ajenifuja@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442088717012

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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