Tender

Provision of Taxi Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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Tender

16 Mar 2023 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is seeking to award a contractual agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of taxi services. The tender is currently at the planning stage with a tender period ending on 20th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 1st July 2027. Businesses interested in providing high-quality transport services within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including airport transfers, would find this opportunity suitable. The total contract value is £650,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

NTU aims to rationalise the number of appointed suppliers to one capable of providing taxi services across its five campuses. The appointed supplier will need operational capabilities and a booking platform to streamline the booking process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their reputation by offering premium transport services to university staff, students, and guests. The suitability criteria indicate a focus on fostering collaboration with proactive and progressive operators to meet the University's standards and reflect its prestige.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to award a contractual agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services to a proactive and progressive operator who is able to support the transportation of University staff, students, visiting guest and other dignitaries on an ad-hoc basis. The highest quality of transport and service is expected, in order to reflect the University's reputation and prestige. The expected journeys may be within the Nottingham and/or Nottinghamshire boundary travelling between the University's five different campuses or work premises, to visiting any neighbouring locations, railway stations and including UK international airports. NTU having five campuses geographical located across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the University wishes to rationalise the number of appointed suppliers to a single supplier who has the operational capabilities of providing the required taxi services across the University's five campuses with the provision of airport transfer services. In driving efficiency within the booking process, the appointed supplier will be expected to support with the implementation of a booking platform permitting for a single sign-on access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6868ff-e829-402c-9585-2c342ce8a29a
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)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2027 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Omeshika Kaggodaarachchi
Contact Email
omeshika.kaggodaarachchi@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158482269

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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