Tender

Taxi and Private Hire

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently conducting an open tender for a contract titled "Taxi and Private Hire". This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and is primarily located in Nottingham, UK. The tender is active and will establish a sole supplier framework for two designated lots, aimed at serving university staff, students, and their visitors. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 23 July 2021, with the initial contract period set for two years and possible extension for an additional year. The total value of the contract is £1,500,000, split between the two lots valued at £600,000 and £850,000 respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in taxi and private hire services within the Nottingham area. Businesses with experience and qualifications in this field are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to concentrate service provision to a single supplier. Competitive advantage will be assessed based on quality (60%) and price (40%), making this a strategic chance for companies looking to expand their clientele within the education sector. With potential for EU funding applications for certain journeys, this is an appealing opportunity for businesses aiming to grow in the public contracts landscape.

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Notice Title

Taxi and Private Hire

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a sole supplier framework for the provision of Taxi and Private Hire. The framework will be available to Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates and Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff, visitors and delegates. The framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years with an option to extend for a further one (1) year period. The full requirements are detailed within tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates

This Invitation to Tender requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a sole supplier framework for the provision of Taxi and Private Hire. The framework will be available to Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates and Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff, visitors and delegates. The full requirements are detailed within the tender documentation. Additional information: Some journeys may be paid from European Union funds or other grants

Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff visitors and delegates

This Invitation to Tender requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a sole supplier framework for the provision of Taxi and Private Hire. The framework will be available to Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates and Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff, visitors and delegates. The full requirements are detailed within the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bdcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013912-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Charles Ellis
Contact Email
bb-procurement@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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