Award

Private Car Hire Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Planning

05 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Private Car Hire Service" under the industry category of general public services. This tender encompasses three lots covering Central and Southern Scotland, Highlands and Islands, and Aberdeenshire. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 19th December 2024. The contract value is £1,000,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. Key dates include the award period commencing on 20th December 2024, with a contract period lasting 1440 days.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the private car hire and transportation sector. Companies with a robust understanding of Scotland's geography and the ability to manage extensive logistics efficiently would be well-suited. This includes local car hire providers capable of servicing daily transport needs for senior government officials across various regions. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their market position, improve service capabilities, and secure long-term government partnerships. The tender requires strong supply chain management, adherence to environmental management standards, and potentially providing assurances such as Employer's Liability and Public Liability Insurance.

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Notice Title

Private Car Hire Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Private Car Hire

Lot Information

Lot 1 Central and Southern Scotland

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required.. this lot is for Central and Southern Scotland The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Lot 2 Highland and Islands of Scotland

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required.. This lot is for Highlands and Islands excluding low land Scotland i.e. everywhere outside of Highlands and Islands The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Lot 3 Aberdeenshire

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required.. This lot is for Aberdeenshire only The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760346
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, douglas.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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