Tender

Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS)

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 13:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking proposals for "Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS)" located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 14th February 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 9th March 2020 and will run until 8th March 2022. The procurement follows an open method, specifically an open procedure below threshold, and focuses on special-purpose road passenger-transport services, along with related non-scheduled passenger transport and hire of passenger cars with drivers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in transportation services, particularly those able to offer secure and reliable executive car support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the DfT aims to work with diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in passenger transport provision and the capacity to respond to high demand are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS)

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for the provision of Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS). DfT requires the services of a supplier to support the GCS in the provision of its Pre-Booked Service on occasions when it is unable to meet customer demand using its own secure car and driver resources. Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. Please email kenneth.dale@dft.gov.uk for access to this system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b17e30-abc0-45e2-9e70-8999cf80a62d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2022 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 DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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