--- title: "Taxi Services - Lot 1 Local Taxi Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2018-11-02" --- # Taxi Services - Lot 1 Local Taxi Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b3cdc4b-cccf-42ce-88c5-10e81cf8a03c.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Local Taxi Services under a Framework Agreement, with the tender process identified as an open procedure. This opportunity falls within the services industry and is located in Southampton, United Kingdom, with a tender submission deadline of 12 December 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2019 and conclude on 28 February 2021. The framework will be divided into two lots, with this project specifically applying to Lot 1 for local services, which primarily operate within Southampton and occasionally extend to the southern region of the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide transportation services, especially those focused on local and regional taxi operations. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in managing diverse passenger needs—including students, patients, and staff—will be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential inclusion of a maximum of five suppliers allows for healthy competition and the chance for businesses to establish long-term contracts with a reputable university, enhancing growth prospects in the local market. ## Notice The University of Southampton currently utilises taxi services to carry students, patients, visitors and staff between sites and to other sites, for business, academic and health purposes. Journeys mainly, but not solely, occur during the daytime, throughout the year. The proposed Framework Agreement will be split into two Lots as set out below: Lot 1: For the provision of Local Taxi services - with the majority of these journeys taking place within the vicinity of Southampton. This local taxi service would also need to provide for journeys across the southern region of the UK in rarer circumstances where the collection point or destination point would be in Southampton or the surrounding area. Lot 2: For the provision of Airport Transfer services - with most journeys going to and from airports, in particular Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted although occasional journeys may be required to and from other airports including but not limited to Southampton and Bournemouth airports. The Airport Transfer service is expected to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note - This Project applies to Lot 1 ONLY. Should you wish to submit a return for Lot 2 please refer to the relevant project in In-Tend. The University seeks to establish a Framework Agreement with a maximum of five Supplier(s) for the provision of Local Taxi services - with the majority of these journeys taking place within the vicinity of Southampton. This local taxi service would also need to provide for journeys across the southern region of the UK in rarer circumstances where the collection point or destination point would be in Southampton or the surrounding area. Please note, if a Tenderer wishes to apply for both Lots, they must complete two separate Tender returns, one return for Lot 1 and one return for Lot 2 and submit using the relevant Return Documents. Each Tender return will be assessed on its own merits and each Lot will be awarded separately. Successful award on a particular Lot does not enable a Tenderer to supply services under any other Lot. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d6143-11ff-439d-bcca-f4884f37721a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | N/A | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2018 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d6143-11ff-439d-bcca-f4884f37721a - 2 Nov 2018 at 13:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d6143-11ff-439d-bcca-f4884f37721a - 2 Nov 2018 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d6143-11ff-439d-bcca-f4884f37721a - 2 Nov 2018 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d6143-11ff-439d-bcca-f4884f37721a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2d6143-11ff-439d-bcca-f4884f37721a 2nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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