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title: "Further Competition Taxi Small Bus - 44 Routes"
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# Further Competition Taxi Small Bus - 44 Routes

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05bb36c5-38fe-435b-8a66-f723b0d02bc1

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## Summary

Hull City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Further Competition Taxi Small Bus - 44 Routes" for the provision of taxi services. The aim was to appoint multiple contractors with up to 8-seater vehicles for transporting pupils and passenger assistants to various schools and routes both within and outside the city. This tender falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV: 60120000) and follows a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,149,104 GBP, commenced on 4th November 2024 and will end on 4th November 2026, with possible extensions based on satisfactory performance. The award stage was finalised on 27th September 2024, and the tender period closed on 24th August 2024. This opportunity was particularly open to SMEs, although not focused on VCSEs.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the field of pupil transportation services. Companies specialising in taxi or small bus services are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of deploying up to 8-seater vehicles. Hull City Council has recognised the potential of involving multiple suppliers, with contracts awarded to large-scale businesses like 24 x 7 Cars, 966 Cars, Drive, and several others. These businesses will benefit from a steady stream of work over a 2-year period, with potential extensions. Enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector transportation domain will find this contract particularly lucrative.

## Notice

Hull City Council has appointed multiple contractors with up to and including 8 seater vehicles for the transportation of pupils and passenger assistants (where applicable) to various schools/routes throughout the City and Out of Town AM & PM. The overall score/weighting was out of 100% Price. The Authority proposes to enter into Contract(s) for periods of (1 to 2 years) with options to extend at the discretion of the Authority and subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837ff70b-192d-479a-b008-ad9ef12e28c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,149,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,149,104 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | 24 X 7 CARS; 966 CARS; DRIVE; EAST HULL CARS; HARRIDEN TRAVEL; JJ TRAVEL; MINIBUS 8; MINIBUS ANDY; NP TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837ff70b-192d-479a-b008-ad9ef12e28c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837ff70b-192d-479a-b008-ad9ef12e28c6
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84317&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hull.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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