Tender

WP4123 The Provision of Mayoral Transport Services

WALSALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Mayoral Transport Services under the contract ID ocds-h6vhtk-0596f8. This procurement involves supplying executive car hire, along with professional chauffeur services, catering to official engagements for both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. This tender is in the 'tender' stage, and interested parties can submit their proposals by 6th October 2025. The procurement falls under the category of transport services and is located in Walsall, United Kingdom (UKG38 region). The process is open, with below-threshold competition terms, as per legal basis 2023/54 UKPGA.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those providing non-scheduled passenger transport and car hire with drivers. The contract, valued at £155,000 with a potential gross of £186,000, extends from January 2026 to December 2027, with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Given the emphasis on quality over price, as evident in the award criteria, companies offering high standards in service delivery alongside competitive pricing will find this an attractive prospect for growth and partnership with a public authority in the sub-central government category.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4123 The Provision of Mayoral Transport Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a service provider to supply executive car hire, including professional chauffeur services for use at official engagements for both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. A full specification can be found in the document pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055133-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0596f8-2025-09-09T16:15:33+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-09T16:15:33+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0596f8",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHGR-7481-DHXR",
            "name": "Walsall Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHGR-7481-DHXR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Darwall Street",
                "locality": "Walsall",
                "postalCode": "WS1 1TP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG38"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@walsall.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHGR-7481-DHXR",
        "name": "Walsall Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0596f8",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "WP4123 The Provision of Mayoral Transport Services",
        "description": "The Council wishes to procure a service provider to supply executive car hire, including professional chauffeur services for use at official engagements for both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. A full specification can be found in the document pack.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "60000000",
                        "description": "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "60140000",
                        "description": "Non-scheduled passenger transport"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "60171000",
                        "description": "Hire of passenger cars with driver"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKG38",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 186000,
            "amount": 155000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://intendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-10-06T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-10-05T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 186000,
                    "amount": 155000,
                    "currency": "AED"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Non Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-12-31T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-12-31T23:59:59+00:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 months"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://intendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil"
            },
            {
                "id": "055133-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055133-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-09-09T16:15:33+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}