Award

P2904 - PROVISION OF STAFF TAXI SERVICE

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2024 at 12:35

Tender

12 Feb 2024 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Translink has awarded a contract titled "P2904 – PROVISION OF STAFF TAXI SERVICE" in the services industry category. The procurement process was in the award stage and concluded on 29th April 2024. The contract, with a value of £210,000.00 GBP, was signed on the same day. The service provider chosen for the contract is FONACAB BELFAST LIMITED based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the main procurement category being services.

This contract opportunity with Translink for providing a staff taxi service can benefit businesses in the transportation sector. Companies experienced in providing 24/7 taxi services, particularly for emergency situations and irregular hours, would be well-suited to compete. The contract initially runs for 3 years starting from 1st May 2024, with a possible extension of up to 12 months upon agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on efficient and reliable transport services could find this tender a valuable growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

P2904 - PROVISION OF STAFF TAXI SERVICE

Notice Description

Provision of 24/7, 7 days a week staff taxi service. Rail staff may require to move from railway locations to their start point or finish point to meet the business needs. This is primarily outside of normal operating hours of train services or for emergency situations. Translink will require the service provider to assist in the transportation of passengers where there have been issues with the rail services, which may result in passengers being unable to reach their destination. Your proposal MUST be submitted within etendersNI portal via this Cft. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 24/7, 7 days a week staff taxi service. Rail staff may require to move from railway locations to their start point or finish point to meet the business needs. This is primarily outside of normal operating hours of train services or for emergency situations. Translink will require the service provider to assist in the transportation of passengers where there have been issues with the rail services, which may result in passengers being unable to reach their destination. Your proposal MUST be submitted within etendersNI portal via this Cft. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: The initial term of the contract will run for 3 years from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2027. The Agreement may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for further period(s) of up to a maximum of 12 months.

Renewal: 36 months with option to extend for up to a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013738-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
n/a

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Additional Buyers

ULSTERBUS

Contact Name
Rhys Franklin, rhys franklin
Contact Email
rhys.franklin@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FONACAB BELFAST

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