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title: "Passenger Transport Services Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Passenger Transport Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-993bffe6-bdac-403a-9716-e6dd23b27791

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the South Gloucestershire Council, which has initiated a tender for a "Passenger Transport Services Framework Agreement". This framework aims to provide various transport services, including public road transport, hire of buses and coaches, and taxi services, primarily in the South West region of England. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 2nd July 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £30 million, and the contract is set to run from 1st December 2018 to 30th November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services. Companies offering bus and coach hire, taxi services, or vehicles for special purposes, especially those geared towards disabled transportation, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, enhancing their service offerings in the public sector and potentially expanding their customer base through this significant contract.

## Notice

Transport services (excl. Waste transport). Public road transport services. Hire of buses and coaches with driver. Special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Public road passenger transport services. Hire of buses, coaches with driver. Special purpose road passenger transport services for the disabled. Taxi service. The establishment of a Framework Agreement for passenger transport services in a number of Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7e5935-69ce-4564-a389-3b7ecc85753c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 7PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | A TAXIS; ABUS; ACORN TAXIS; AVON MINIBUSES; AZTEC CARS; BEAUFORT MINIBUSES & TAXIS; BRISTOL METRO TAXIS; BRISTOL MINIBUSES; CHARLTON COACH HIRE; CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER OMNIBUS COMPANY LTD. (T/A STAGECOACH; DAVE'S TAXI; EAGLE COACHES; EAST BRISTOL CARS; ELITE FLEET SOUTHWEST; EUROTAXIS; FISHPONDS TAXIS; FOUR TOWNS AND VALE LINK COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; FRENCHAY TAXIS; GREEN COMMUNITY TRAVEL; KINGSWAY TAXIS; KINGSWOOD CAB; PJ CABS; PLUTO ENTERPRISES; SJ & JM MUNDEN LIMITED T/A GUYAN MINIBUSES; SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BIUS & COACH; SOUTHWEST MINIBUSES; STATE EXPRESS (KINGSWOOD; TECHXI LIMITED T/A SOUTH GLOS TAXIS; TRAVELBILITY; V CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2019 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7e5935-69ce-4564-a389-3b7ecc85753c
- 4 Apr 2018 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517b2252-99bf-4f1f-87ba-fc4eee8a4b7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7e5935-69ce-4564-a389-3b7ecc85753c
  14th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517b2252-99bf-4f1f-87ba-fc4eee8a4b7c
  4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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