Tender

Taxi and Private Hire

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Taxi and Private Hire framework, aimed at establishing a sole supplier service for both its staff, visitors, and Students' Union Members. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is classified as open procedure (above threshold). The tender period concludes on 23rd July 2021, with the framework expected to commence on 3rd September 2021, lasting initially for two years, until 31st July 2023, with the potential for a one-year extension. The estimated value of the contract is £1,500,000 over the maximum duration, covering approximately £200,000 for Lot 1 and £283,000 for Lot 2 annually. The delivery locations are in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and private hire operations. Companies that provide environmentally conscious and streamlined services, along with demonstrated financial stability, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract's emphasis on strategic developments, including improved management information and the alignment with carbon emission reduction objectives, may attract businesses willing to innovate and enhance their service offerings while aligning with public sector sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and Private Hire

Notice Description

Synopsis: This Invitation to Tender requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a sole supplier framework for the provision of Taxi and Private Hire. The framework will be available to Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates and Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff, visitors and delegates. The full requirements are detailed within Appendix A, The Requirements. The aim of the tender is to award both lots to one (1) supplier. This is to maximise the value of the service provision offered to the University and the Students' Union. Financial vetting will be carried out using Credit Safe where a minimum score of 50 is required to ensure that a suppliers financial situation is appropriate for the allocation of lots. Where a tenderer does not achieve a minimum score of 50 then further investigation using up to the last three years audit accounts can be used. Failure to pass this will disqualify the tenderers submission. Objectives: To establish a framework for the Parties and ensure strategic developments such as: o Rationalise taxi and private hire provision for the Parties. o Improve the current service by providing improved management information and streamlined booking process. o Align with environmental carbon emission reduction objectives of the Parties. o Eliminate risk of Modern Day Slavery within the supply chain. Estimated Value - The Parties current expenditure per annum on taxi and private hire provision is severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic but the approximate expenditure for: o Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates is ?200,000 based on expenditure between August 2018 to July 2019. o Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff visitors and delegates is ?283,000 based on expenditure between April 2019 to March 2020. o Equating to a total expenditure of ?483,000 per year or ?1,449,000 over the maximum three (3) years length of the framework. Framework Duration - The framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years with an option to extend for a further one (1) year period. The framework is intended to start on for: o Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates - 26th October 2021 to 31st July 2023 or with an extension to 31st July 2024. o Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff visitors and delegates. - 3rd September 2021 to 31st July 2023 or with an extension to 31st July 2024. Additional information: The tender documents are available on the University's e-Tendering portal by using the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home 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/066fd2dc-2711-482d-96ec-75c33f167f3f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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