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title: "The Supply of Taxis (driver and escort where required) Coaches and Mini Buses"
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# The Supply of Taxis (driver and escort where required) Coaches and Mini Buses

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-536e90fb-4b8c-4a66-9ecf-ec9504d19d17

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tendering process for the "Supply of Taxis (driver and escort where required), Coaches, and Mini Buses". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting taxi services, with a contract value of £9,000,000. The tender is being carried out through an open procedure and is set to conclude on 4th July 2017, with the contract period starting on 4th September 2017 and lasting until 4th September 2020. The majority of the travel will occur within the Borough boundaries, though some out-of-Borough travel may be needed, and potential suppliers must submit their proposals by the specified deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those that provide taxi and minibus services. Companies capable of offering various passenger transport solutions—including 4, 5, 8 to 16 passenger vehicles—are encouraged to participate. Given that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, this tender could be particularly advantageous for local transport providers looking to expand their service offerings and secure a long-term framework agreement with the Council.

## Notice

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the supply of taxis, (including escort when required) Coaches and Mini Buses for home to school, social needs, staff and member travel. The majority of travel will take place within the confines of the Borough boundaries but out of the Borough travel will be required within the framework Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to award a framework agreement with contracts awarded on a cascading basis to those suppliers who can provide the service based on the most economically advantageous submission and best meet the requirements of the Council. The successful suppliers will be able to supply transport in the categories listed below: * 4 Passenger taxi * 5 Passenger taxi * 5-8 Passenger taxi * 8-16 Passenger Bus Note all the above requirements to be supplied with or without an escort

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b18dc4d-d5f1-4dab-9e26-bab89873e633 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STALYBRIDGE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK15 1ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Dukinfield Stalybridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stalybridge and Hyde |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b18dc4d-d5f1-4dab-9e26-bab89873e633

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b18dc4d-d5f1-4dab-9e26-bab89873e633
  5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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