Planning

Taxi Service for Council Staff

LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH

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Planning

18 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth is initiating a planned procurement process for a technology-driven taxi service aimed at facilitating transportation for council staff, primarily social workers, within the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. This tender, titled "Taxi Service for Council Staff," falls under the services category, specifically in taxi services (CPV code: 60120000). Interested parties are encouraged to engage with this market exercise, which is set to strengthen the councils' commissioning strategy. Notably, the deadline for interested firms to respond via the designated Delta eSourcing portal is yet to be confirmed, with future notices anticipated on 18 August 2021.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for taxi service providers, particularly those that have embraced digital and technological innovations in their operations. Firms that offer advanced, technology-enhanced services may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, as the Councils aim to reduce transport costs while enhancing service delivery. The market engagement exercise encourages all interested taxi companies to provide feedback through a Market Testing Questionnaire, signalling a collaborative approach that could lead to fruitful partnerships for companies ready to adapt and innovate in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Taxi Service for Council Staff

Notice Description

The London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth (the "Councils") are carrying out a market engagement exercise to help inform the commissioning strategy and the optimal route to market in relation to a new technology-driven taxi service for Council staff. The Councils' overall objective is to reduce transport costs by identifying and working in partnership with taxi firms that have adopted recent digital and technological advancements in their service provision. The proposed technology-driven taxi service will provide a transport service for Council staff (mainly Social Workers) to travel mainly within the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth, but may also include travel to neighbouring boroughs and other parts of the country.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth ('Councils') are carrying out a market engagement exercise to help inform the commissioning strategy and the optimal route to market in relation to a new technology-driven taxi service for Council staff. The Councils' overall objective is to reduce transport costs by identifying and working in partnership with taxi firms that have adopted recent digital and technological advancements in their service provision. The proposed taxi service will provide a transport service for Council staff (mainly Social Workers) to travel mainly within the two boroughs, but may also include travel to other parts of the country. The Councils are keen to hear from all interested providers that can deliver a technology-driven taxi service. We are seeking written responses to the questions set out in the Market Testing Questionnaire which is available on the Delta e-sourcing portal. Please note this Notice is not a call for competition. Additional information: The London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth would welcome the views of the market and is inviting interested taxi service providers to provide their feedback by completing a questionnaire which is available on the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BGJK3T6NQ3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020191-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Contact Name
Edward Ajenifuja
Contact Email
edward.ajenifuja@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088717012

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

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