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Unescorted Passenger Journeys Framework Agreement

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

14 Mar 2023 at 13:23

TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2022 at 10:08

Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender process for the "Unescorted Passenger Journeys Framework Agreement" under the services category, focusing on taxi services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period of 1080 days and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The tender, aimed at transport by taxi or private hire car for unescorted passengers within Edinburgh, offers opportunities for businesses to provide quality services meeting specific criteria, including low-emission vehicles and financial standing requirements.

This procurement opportunity by The City of Edinburgh Council presents a chance for businesses providing road transport services, particularly taxi services, to compete for a ranked Framework Agreement. Businesses must ensure compliance with licensing and financial requirements to be eligible. The Council has adopted an open procurement method with a minimum standstill period of 10 days following the award decision notice. Suppliers should note the deadline for bid submission and the subsequent review process outlined by the Sheriff Court for any potential disputes.

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Notice Title

Unescorted Passenger Journeys Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework agreement for transport by taxi or private hire car of unescorted passengers on ad hoc journeys mainly within the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a ranked Framework Agreement with a maximum of three Contractors for the purpose of transport by taxi or private hire car of unescorted passengers on ad hoc journeys mainly within the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area. See tender documents for further details.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for up to a twelve month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007397-2023
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

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
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
1 April 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darren Moir
Contact Email
darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315293079

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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