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Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service REF: SW/24/TAXI

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has established a framework for the Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service (REF: SW/24/TAXI), aimed at providing transport services for vulnerable social work service users within the Falkirk area. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category and has progressed to the award stage, with the framework agreement commencing on 27 June 2024 and being valid for a period of three years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, and the total framework value is estimated at £1.1 million. The final contract award was issued on 11 November 2024, and multiple operators have been successfully integrated into the framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector. Businesses providing taxi and private hire services can benefit from a steady stream of work over the three-year duration of the contract, which includes options for further extensions based on performance. The framework arrangement ensures that a diverse group of operators can participate, providing a competitive edge for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Furthermore, participation in this framework aligns with community benefit requirements, potentially increasing local employment and training opportunities. The awarded businesses will have the chance to collaborate closely with Falkirk Council, further consolidating their market presence within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service REF: SW/24/TAXI

Notice Description

Falkirk Council wishes to establish a Framework with multiple operators to provide Taxi Transport Services for Vulnerable Social Work Service Users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for call off contract for Taxi and PHC Transport for vulnerable Service users.

Renewal: Contract can be extended by 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764782
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518053
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BAIRD TAXIS LTD

Bruce Taxis Ltd

David Mackay

Express Taxis Ltd

Fourways Taxis Ltd

Grant Chatburn

Mr

RL taxis

allan gray

Further Information

Notice Documents

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