Award

Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2021 at 00:00

Tender

27 May 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council, seeking bids for the "Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service." This contract focuses on providing taxi services for social work service users within the Falkirk Council area and beyond. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 29 July 2021. The tender was initiated under an open procedure, with a total value of £1,125,000. Key deadlines included a submission closing date of 28 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, specifically those specialising in taxi and private hire services. Local companies within the Falkirk region that possess the necessary licencing and insurance are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only engage in regular taxi services but may also benefit from community initiatives designed to create job placements and training opportunities as part of their contract obligations.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Taxi Service and Private Hire Service for transport of Social Work Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of call off contract for the taxi transport of vulnerable Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

Renewal: A potential extension of 12 months is permissible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427679
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.mcgowan@falkirk.gov.uk, pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BAIRD TAXIS

BRUCE TAXIS

EXPRESS TAXIS

JTSCARS

RL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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