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05 Jan 2021 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council involves the 'PAN2061 - Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services Framework' contract, classified under taxi services within the services industry. The open procedure tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed as of 31 December 2020. The framework agreement has been established for two years, with the option for a further extension of up to two additional years, providing transport for vulnerable passengers, including children and adults requiring extra support.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services equipped to handle vulnerable passengers. Companies with capabilities for flexible scheduling, specialised training for drivers and assistants, and vehicles that accommodate specific accessibility needs will be well-positioned to compete. Given that 37 bids were received, including a significant number from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the competitive landscape suggests a vigorous market for service providers able to meet the outlined criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAN2061 - Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services Framework

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the provision of vulnerable passenger transport services. The proposed Framework Agreement will be for two years with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. We anticipate that 20 Providers shall be awarded a place on Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicester City Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the provision of vulnerable passenger transport services. The Council procures journeys for children, young people and adult service users, as well as for Council staff using taxi providers. These journeys are commonly planned e.g. trips to and from school or unplanned e.g. one-off journeys to an appointment. These taxi journeys supplement those provided by the Council's fleet of in-house buses. A given service user may be transported exclusively by taxi or bus or a combination of the two. Service users using taxis require additional support or supervision which is provided through a passenger assistant, arranged by the taxi provider. Some service users using taxis have additional needs of the vehicle e.g. the size of vehicle or ramps and wheelchair accessibility. Some service users need the driver and/or passenger assistant to have specialist training e.g. how to help someone with a medical condition such as epilepsy. The service is demand led and the volume of work may therefore increase or decrease over time. In 2018-19, approximately 200,000 journeys were commissioned.

Options: The proposed Framework Agreement will be for two years with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0287b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000110-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,416,400 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

A Zoom Ltd

Aylestone Taxi Ltd

Elite Taxis Ltd

Fast Link Taxis Ltd

Fullcroft Ltd

M & M Cabs Ltd

NMI Taxis Ltd

Skyline Taxi's (Mids) Ltd

Speedline Prestige Travel Ltd

Topps Express Ltd

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