Tender

Provision of Ad Hoc Taxi Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 May 2024 at 13:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking a service provider for the provision of ad hoc taxi services. The contract involves hiring passenger cars with drivers, focusing on transport needs that arise unexpectedly. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for June 14, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 23, 2024, and end on July 31, 2026. The location for service delivery is within the boundaries of Bedford Borough and environs. This opportunity falls under the services category and follows an open procedure below threshold.

This tender offers opportunities for taxi companies registered with Bedford Borough Council and compliant with the Council's Driver and Passenger Assistant Code of Practice. Businesses providing transport services in the East of England area, particularly in and around Bedford Borough, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies capable of prompt response to short-notice transport needs and strict adherence to service quality standards are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The contract value is set at £150,000 GBP, providing a lucrative potential for growth for suitable businesses in the passenger transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ad Hoc Taxi Services

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is often required to obtain transport at very short notice, including for young people and families due to unforeseen changes in circumstance. The Council wishes to contract with taxi companies able to accept work when timelines preclude commissioning via our Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). These journeys will be instructed directly by officers, including in social work teams for a short period of time only. If the requirement is or becomes a long term one, the provision will be advertised on the Council Passenger Transport DPS. There is no guarantee of any or a substantial number of journeys within this contract. Providers must be able to offer a service within the boundaries of Bedford Borough and environs and must provide a service which is fully compliant with the Bedford Borough Council Driver and Passenger Assistant Code of Practice. Taxi companies and drivers must be registered with Bedford Borough Council, and Passenger Assistants must be in possession of a valid badge from Bedford Borough Council. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535e5c1d-e3bb-4085-b205-6da9d9ac574b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 2-3 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Harry Bagnall
Contact Email
harry.bagnall@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 274178

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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