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20 Sep 2022 at 19:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has recently awarded a contract for SEN School and College Taxi rates, to be used from September 2022. The contract is under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework with a total value of GBP 356,571.43. The contract period is from September 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023, with a possible extension for another 12 months. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the tender period ended on July 20, 2022. Suppliers selected through the DPS will provide taxi services for schools and colleges in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract provides an opportunity for SMEs in the road transport services and social work sectors to grow their business by providing taxi services to schools and colleges in Liverpool. Businesses with experience in providing transportation services to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested suppliers should consider the rates required for routes operating during term time and ensure they can provide services at competitive prices to secure a contract award from Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Title

SEN School and College Taxi Rates from September 2022

Notice Description

Award for SEN School and College Taxi rates which are to be used to service SEN and School and College routes. Award has been under DPS framework (DN246216). Shortlisted suppliers under the DPS are invited to submit pricing for taxi routes to service schools and colleges which are not included in other tendering opportunities. Rates will be required for routes which will operate during term time from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 with an option to extend for a further 12 months. There were 10 suppliers who responded to the further competition. All will be awarded a contract for the rates they have provided, and routes will be allocated as and when required based on the lowest available rate first providing they have the capacity to provide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aee3778e-977b-4a56-a120-91437de7882c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e939d73-8e53-4cb7-b3dc-e7e482b3bb95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£356,571 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£356,571 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 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
Liverpool City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Firmdial Limited T/A A1 Taxis Ltd

Britannia Radio Cars Merseyside Ltd

C&A Liverpool Ltd T/A Central Cars

Computer Cab (Liverpool) Ltd

Elegance Travel Ltd

J Bradley T/A Alpha Cars

John Maguire Travel Ltd

Newtown Cabs Limited T/A Radcliffe Taxis

SHC Care Services Ltd

Transport Solutions Group UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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