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Private Car Hire Service

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2024 at 12:38

Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 08:41

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Jun 2024 at 08:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Private Car Hire Service. This tender, titled "Private Car Hire Service", falls under the goods category with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 34115200, which covers motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The procurement includes three lots: Central and Southern Scotland, Highland and Islands of Scotland, and Aberdeenshire. The contract, with an estimated value of £1,000,000, is set for a duration of 1440 days and does not have renewal options. The deadline for submissions is 19 December 2024, with the award period expected to start on 20 December 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in providing car hire services for up to 10 persons. The requirement for a minimum score on quality-related criteria indicates a focus on high standards, making it ideal for established transport firms with robust organisational and contract management capabilities. Additionally, the emphasis on community benefits, climate emergency, and fair work conditions opens doors for businesses committed to these principles. Firms that can demonstrate solid performance in these areas, along with experience in managing regional and out-of-central-belt transport needs, are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private Car Hire Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Private Car Hire

Lot Information

Lot 1 Central and Southern Scotland

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required. Additional information: this lot is for Central and Southern Scotland The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Lot 2 Highland and Islands of Scotland

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required. Additional information: This lot is for Highlands and Islands excluding low land Scotland i.e. everywhere outside of Highlands and Islands The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Lot 3 Aberdeenshire

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required. Additional information: This lot is for Aberdeenshire only The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038899-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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