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Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service

Falkirk Council

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08 Nov 2024 at 08:42

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Tender

24 May 2024 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of "Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service", aimed at providing home-to-school and other education taxi services. This procurement is categorised under the taxi services industry, with the delivery location specified as the Falkirk Council area. The tender is part of a two-stage process with SPD submissions required via email to transportplanning@falkirk.gov.uk. The procurement method is restricted, with key dates including the tender period end date on 21 May 2024 and the second stage invitation date on 22 May 2024. The contract is valued at £7,400,000 and has a contract period of three years with an option for a 12-month extension. Interested parties are encouraged to access the full documentation and participation details through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in the taxi and transportation industry. The procurement process allows for electronic submissions, making participation more accessible. With a strong emphasis on community benefits, contractors are expected to provide work experience or employment opportunities, thereby fostering local employment. The contract's substantial value and duration offer a stable and profitable venture for businesses capable of meeting Falkirk Council's stringent quality and price criteria. Companies focusing on public sector transport services, especially those with experience in educational transport, would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service

Notice Description

Home to School and other Education Taxi Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Home to School and other Education taxi transport requirements

Renewal: Any contract maybe extended by up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045399
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036185-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,841,037 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 202711 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

BAIRD TAXIS LTD

Bruce Taxis Ltd

DEBORAH GENTLEMAN

David Mackay

Express Taxis ltd

Fourways Taxis Ltd

Grant Chatburn

Mr

Munro Cars Limited

RL taxis

Steven Gillespie

allan gray

Further Information

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