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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently involved in a procurement process titled "Provision of Taxi Services in Glasgow," aimed at providing taxi services for the transportation of staff and the public within Glasgow and the surrounding areas. This open tender process is in the tender stage, having attracted attention as of July 19, 2018. Key deadlines include the bid submission period, which ended on August 21, 2018. The expected contract duration is from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2020, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to transportation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in taxi and transportation services, particularly those with substantial experience and capacity to meet the Scottish Government's requirements. Businesses that possess appropriate licences for drivers and vehicles, as well as a strong financial standing with an annual turnover of at least £150,000 over the last three years, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only fulfil a critical service need but also gain a valuable partnership with a central public authority, potentially leading to further contracts in related services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services in Glasgow

Notice Description

Provision of taxi services within the Glasgow and surrounding areas for the transportation of staff and members of the public.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of taxi services

Renewal: A further 12 months extension may be permitted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549680
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Glasgow Taxis Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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