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title: "Provision of Taxi Services"
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# Provision of Taxi Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b853b4b4-5e80-44bc-a5a8-e971f9142f50

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the Provision of Taxi Services, primarily classified under the CPV code 60120000 for taxi services. This initiative is part of a framework agreement divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on local taxi services within Southampton and its surrounding areas, while Lot 2 caters to airport transfers, particularly to and from major airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, commenced on 1st November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process having ended on 12th December 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those providing taxi and airport transfer options. Companies, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), may find this contract appealing, especially if they have the capacity to cover the local needs of Southampton whilst also accommodating longer-distance transfers. Engaging in this contract not only allows for growth in local service provision but also enables businesses to establish a presence in a competitive sector with ongoing demand for reliable transport solutions.

## Notice

Please note; This notice is published in accordance with the transparency agenda and therefore this contract has already been awarded. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09431ea6-a7e5-419d-97b2-f11d64b3de01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CAB MY RIDE; ENGLISH ROSE COLLECTION; RADIO TAXIS SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09431ea6-a7e5-419d-97b2-f11d64b3de01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09431ea6-a7e5-419d-97b2-f11d64b3de01
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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