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03 Feb 2021 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation, seeking services under the title "Edinburgh Taxi Services Framework - 2020". This framework is classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV code 60120000) and is intended for the Edinburgh area. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the current stage being the award process, although it is noted that this particular tender has been cancelled. The contract, initially initiated on 3rd February 2021, encompasses a range of public bodies in Scotland, including local councils and health boards, as eligible contracting authorities.

This tender provided opportunities for taxi service providers to engage in public transportation services in Edinburgh, which could have significantly expanded their market reach. Companies involved in taxi and transportation services, both small and large, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those that could demonstrate high-quality service standards. The award criteria indicated a heavy emphasis on quality (70%), alongside a consideration of price (30%), highlighting the need for operators to showcase excellence in service delivery to secure a successful bid.

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Notice Title

Edinburgh Taxi Services Framework - 2020

Notice Description

The Framework provision is for Taxi services in the Edinburgh Area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework provision is for Taxi services in the Edinburgh Area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028fae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002136-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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