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Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2021 at 16:25

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Tender

27 May 2021 at 12:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council, which is seeking providers for the "Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service". This contract is focused on taxi services (CPV code: 60120000) for transporting social work service users throughout the Falkirk area and beyond. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 28th June 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,125,000, and the award period began on the same day the tender ended. The successful bidders must comply with specific requirements, such as possessing necessary licenses and insurances, and being members of the Falkirk Council Eco Stars Taxi Scheme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local taxi and private hire businesses, particularly those with experience in providing transport services for vulnerable populations. Suppliers that are able to demonstrate quality service and competitive pricing may thrive in this competitive market. Additionally, businesses that can contribute to community benefits, such as offering work placements and employment opportunities, will have an advantage given the council's requirements to engage local labour. Overall, SMEs specialising in transport solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Taxi Service and Private Hire Service for transport of Social Work Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of call off contract for the taxi transport of vulnerable Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

Renewal: A potential extension of 12 months is permissible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b5a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023091-2021
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BAIRD TAXIS LTD

Bruce Taxis Ltd

Express Taxis Ltd

Jtscars ltd

RL taxis

Further Information

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