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Provision of Taxi Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

13 Aug 2024 at 15:34

Tender

15 Feb 2024 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has initiated a tender process for the provision of taxi services, as per the latest update on 15th February 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and follows the open procedure method. The tender aims to appoint suppliers for two lots: Taxi Hire – Short Distance and Taxi Hire – Long Distance, with the possibility of a single supplier being awarded both lots. The total estimated value is £300,000, and the services are to be utilised across the University campuses in the UKK4 region. The tender process is currently active, with an expected end date for submissions on 15th March 2024 at 12:00 PM. Key contact for this tender is Jodie Underhay, located at the University of Exeter's Northcote House, Exeter, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and taxi services industry, particularly those capable of offering efficient and reliable short and long-distance taxi services. The contract's estimated value and long duration of 1380 days present an excellent prospect for sustainable business growth. Given the open procedure, the opportunity is highly competitive and suitable for companies that can demonstrate strong service and price criteria. Firms with experience in managing large-scale transport contracts and those looking to expand into the education sector would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

At present, the University procures taxis on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint a supplier(s) to be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a supplier(s) to cover the following lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance 1We will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. Bidders may apply for both Lots and we may award both Lots to the same supplier.

Lot Information

Provision of Taxi Services

At present, the University procures taxis on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint a supplier(s) to be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a supplier(s) to cover the following lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance 1We will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. Bidders may apply for both Lots and we may award both Lots to the same supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025706-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
TLK South West (England), TLK4 Devon

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

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