Planning

Provision of Taxi Services Framework

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Taxi Services Framework" is being managed by Inverness College UHI (UHI Inverness) in Scotland, focusing on the transport services industry. This framework, valued at £240,000, aims to establish a reliable route to market for both ad-hoc and pre-arranged fixed term taxi services to and from UHI Inverness. The services include daily student collection and return, among other transportation needs. Currently, in the planning stage, the key date to note is the anticipated future notice date of 29 April 2025. The procurement is under the classification 60120000 (Taxi services) and covers regions UKM62 and UKM61, with the main delivery location being UHI Inverness, 1 Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly taxi operators looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector. As UHI Inverness is planning to organise online pre-tender engagement meetings, this provides potential suppliers an excellent chance to understand the specific requirements and scope of the framework in detail. Businesses that can provide efficient, reliable, and value-driven taxi services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in discussions to ensure they are well-positioned to submit competitive bids once the tender process commences.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services Framework

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking Contractors to join our Framework for the provision of Ad-hoc and Pre-arranged fixed term Taxi services To and From UHI Inverness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement will be tendered by UHI Inverness for the purpose of delivering an efficient and compliant route to market for Taxi Services minimising the resource required and providing value for money. Framework Agreement's scope will be for Taxi Services, but not limited to: - Daily fixed term student collection and return service - Ad-Hoc Services from UHI Inverness - Ad-Hoc Services to UHI Inverness Additional information: UHI Inverness is planning to host online 1:1 pre-tender engagement meetings with suppliers to discuss the scope of the new Framework Agreement. Please email stuart.murray@uhi.ac.uk to register your interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005831-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
Contact Name
Stuart Murray
Contact Email
procurement.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463273000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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