This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2020 at 01:00

Tender

05 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Ayrshire Council seeks to establish a framework agreement for taxi services under the title "CE-125-19 Provision of a Taxi Service Framework." This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Ayr, UK. Currently, the tender is in the award stage after concluding the open procurement procedure, with key contracts already signed on 21st April 2020. The framework is set to commence in March 2020, ensuring that all contracts are in place before the new school term.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for taxi service providers, particularly those specialising in transportation for school children with additional support needs and general transportation requirements for council employees. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can comply with the required standards and provide high-quality service will be well-suited to compete. Successful tenderers will have the chance to engage in a range of contracts, including general taxi services and specialised transport for children with complex needs, potentially leading to long-term contracts that promote local community engagement and development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CE-125-19 Provision of a Taxi Service Framework

Notice Description

The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in March 2020 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

Lot Information

Transportation of Children and Young People between Educational Establishments

Transportation of Children and Young People between Educational Establishments

Renewal: Renewal in 2024

Transportation of Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs to School

Transportation of Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs to School

Renewal: Renewal in 2024

Transportation of Babies, Children and Young Adults with Support and Complex Needs and Disabilities

Transportation of Babies, Children and Young Adults with Support and Complex Needs and Disabilities

Renewal: Renewal in 2024

Provision of a General Taxi Service

Provision of a General Taxi Service

Renewal: Renewal in 2024

Provision of a Taxi Service for Food Distribution

Provision of a Taxi Service for Food Distribution

Renewal: Renewal in 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,198,820 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Renewal in 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

1 Alba Cabs Limited

8eescabs(A FIRM )

Andys Taxis Cabs Ltd

AtoB Taxis

Ayr Citadel Taxis

Ayr Taxis Limited

Ayr premier taxis

B&G Contracts Ltd

Cowans Of Ayr

E&S TRAVEL

Garry Gemmell Taxis

Hannah's Taxis & Minibuses

ICR Transport Solutions

Jamies taxis

Joe's Taxi Service

John Kelly Taxis

Kyle Minibuses

Lithgow Transport ltd

Streamline Taxis

Thomas Lindores Taxi's

VILLAGE CABS

b&g contracts

gordon livingstone

mccartney taxis ltd

peter ogilvie

sam prow's taxis

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374367
    CE-125-19 Provision of a Taxi Service Framework - The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in March 2020 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386812
    CE-125-19 Provision of a Taxi Service Framework - The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in March 2020 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

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