Tender

Provision of a Framework for Taxi & Coach Hire Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Jun 2022 at 12:27

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05 May 2022 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement related to the provision of Taxi and Coach Hire Services. The procurement process is classified under services, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This tender encompasses four distinct lots: Taxi Hire for both short and long distances, and Coach Hire services across Exeter and Cornwall. The tender was opened on 5th May 2022 and has an updated submission deadline of 8th July 2022. Interested parties should note that bids can be submitted electronically or in writing as part of the open procurement procedure.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those operating in the taxi and coach hire sectors. Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transportation solutions, whether for short or long distances, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. Moreover, businesses with the capacity to service multiple lots will have the advantage of potentially securing several contracts under this framework, ultimately enhancing their business growth prospects within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Framework for Taxi & Coach Hire Services

Notice Description

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Taxi Hire Short Distance

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.

Lot 2 - Taxi Hire Long Distance

1.1 At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.

Lot 3 - Coach Hire (Exeter)

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.

Lot 4 - Coach Hire (Cornwall)

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. 1The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03348d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2022
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
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 EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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