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Emergency Taxi Service and HTS-Throughcare

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council recently completed a procurement process for an "Emergency Taxi Service and HTS-Throughcare". This procurement, categorized under services, involved the provision of emergency home-to-school social care transport. The contract location was the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK11 region. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract signed on 31st December 2024, and it spans from 1st January 2025 to 30th July 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs, particularly those in the transportation or social care sectors, to explore their potential in providing essential services to public authorities. While the contract was awarded to VEEZU LIMITED, businesses with capabilities in emergency transport logistics and school transport services should find similar opportunities advantageous. Engaging with such tenders can facilitate business growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Emergency Taxi Service and HTS-Throughcare

Notice Description

Emergency home to school social care transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040078-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEEZU

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