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title: "Try-Before-You-Buy Hackney Carriage Rental Service"
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buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Try-Before-You-Buy Hackney Carriage Rental Service

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-405b6c91-b6cb-46ed-ae14-53012adfd926

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Try-Before-You-Buy Hackney Carriage Rental Service" as part of its initiative towards achieving zero emissions and zero carbon. This project, linked to the Energy Superhub Oxford, has a value of £188,000 and falls under the transport services category. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 July 2019. The contract is set to run from 10 September 2019 until 31 March 2022, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmentally friendly transport solutions, particularly those involved in Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with expertise in rental services or sustainable transport. The initiative not only supports local economic growth but also aligns with broader sustainability goals, making it an attractive opportunity for innovative suppliers in the environmental services sector.

## Notice

As part of Oxford City Council's (OCC) journey to zero emissions and zero carbon, OCC is a bid partner of a multi-million pound prototype project called the Energy Superhub Oxford, which has successfully secured PS10.26m R&D funding from Innovate UK. A proportion of the funding has been earmarked to provide a 'Try-before-you-buy' scheme to support the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) transition of the local taxi fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64d5dba-e7d4-4a50-93c3-d6360ec589f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRIC BLUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2019 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64d5dba-e7d4-4a50-93c3-d6360ec589f2
- 27 Jun 2019 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490cf91c-6432-4ce2-9129-f3054f58cd5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64d5dba-e7d4-4a50-93c3-d6360ec589f2
  16th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490cf91c-6432-4ce2-9129-f3054f58cd5a
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  This opportunity is being run through the South East Business Portal - DN418636

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

## Provenance

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