Tender

Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council has released a tender opportunity for an Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service under the procurement method of selective using the restricted procedure. The tender, titled "Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service," is currently in the active stage with a value of £7,400,000. The procurement process is being carried out in Falkirk Council area, and interested parties can submit their bids electronically by the deadline of 21st May 2024.

This tender by Falkirk Council presents a lucrative business opportunity for companies in the services industry, especially those providing taxi and transport services for educational purposes. With a substantial contract value and specific delivery requirements within the Falkirk Council area, businesses specializing in quality transportation services could excel in competing for this contract. The invitation for submissions has been extended to a wide range of suppliers, as electronic submissions are accepted and participation fees are geared towards document-based entries, opening avenues for various types of businesses to engage and potentially secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service

Notice Description

Home to School and other Education Taxi Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Home to School and other Education taxi transport requirements

Renewal: Any contract maybe extended by up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503470
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gary McGowan
Contact Email
gary.mcgowan@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324504925

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
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 North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

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