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Provision of Home to School Taxi Services

Midlothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Feb 2022 at 11:14

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Tender

12 May 2021 at 10:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Midlothian Council seeking bids for the "Provision of Home to School Taxi Services" as part of an open tender initiative within the taxi services industry, focusing on transportation services in the Midlothian region (UKM73). This tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for June 14, 2021. The contracting authority, Midlothian Council, based in Dalkeith, requires bidders to provide appropriate licensing documentation and to complete a declaration related to organized crime. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2 million, and there is an option to extend the initial three-year period by an additional year.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs in the transport sector, particularly those specializing in taxi services, vehicle hire with drivers, and public road transport. Companies that can meet the criteria, including holding valid taxi or PSV operator licenses, are well-positioned to compete. The focus on community benefits within the tender also suggests that businesses with a commitment to social responsibility may find favour in this procurement process. In summary, this initiative not only offers significant financial prospects but also encourages localised service provision that could bolster community engagement and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Home to School Taxi Services

Notice Description

This invitation to tender is to establish a framework agreement for the provision of home to school taxi services for Midlothian Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council seeks the provision of home to school taxi services.

Renewal: Option to extend the initial 3 year period (36 months) for one further one-year period (12 months).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aff5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005049-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Any future tender opportunities are likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the framework period.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

1212 Taxis

ABC Minibus Hire

Abbey Cabs Dalkeith

Academy Cabs

Aerial ABW Cabs Ltd

Alan Stirling Private Hire

Arrow taxis

Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Chauffeur Drive (Scotland) Ltd

Dalkeith Taxis

G force taxis

JED PRIVATE HIRE

Jtscars ltd

KH TAXIS

Midlothian Private Hire Taxis

Midlothian Taxis Dot Com Limited

Morgan’s private hire

PRO RACE SCOTLAND LTD T/A LOTHIAN CARS

Penicuik Taxis 2016

Premier taxis

Swift Private Hire

Town & Country Cab Co

United Private Hire LTD

ac's taxis

burgh taxis

fm transport

midlothian travel

Further Information

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