--- title: "PQ0186 - Provision of Hackney Carriage Taxi Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-17" --- # PQ0186 - Provision of Hackney Carriage Taxi Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d751e009-86bb-4553-aff8-8594f96d2263.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently overseeing a procurement process titled "PQ0186 - Provision of Hackney Carriage Taxi Services" in the transport services sector. This contract is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run for two years, concluding on 31st August 2020, subject to satisfactory performance. The deadline for submitted applications is noon on 1st June 2018, with service provision required predominantly within Birmingham and its surrounding areas. The procurement is being managed through Birmingham’s electronic tendering system, In-Tend, which all interested parties must register for in order to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies providing taxi and transportation services, particularly those with experience in managing ad-hoc requests and peak-time operations. Businesses that can deliver efficient, reliable service with flexible capacity will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, this contract may be particularly appealing to firms with established links to local governmental operations or those looking to expand their footprint in the West Midlands region. ## Notice This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 01 09 2018 until 31 08 2020 subject to satisfactory performance. Birmingham City Council is now seeking application, from suitable organisations, to provide hackney carriage taxi services throughout Birmingham and other locations where needed. The orders placed under this contract will predominantly be for ad-hoc taxi requests for Council Officers / elected members and will include requests for pick-ups at peak times. A recent audit of pick-ups for one month and for one department showed that out of 183 pick-ups 68 were peak time journeys, 63 had a travelling distance of less than 3 miles with the remaining jobs (120) being for between 3 and 14 miles. The term of this contract will be for 24 months and will commence on or around 1st September 2018 and will expire on 31st August 2020 subject to satisfactory performance The Council will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 1st June 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aab15-6d61-49fd-9523-a3e62309b556 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34139100 - Chassis cabs - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 17 May 2018 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aab15-6d61-49fd-9523-a3e62309b556 - 17 May 2018 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aab15-6d61-49fd-9523-a3e62309b556 - 17 May 2018 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aab15-6d61-49fd-9523-a3e62309b556 - 27 Apr 2018 at 21:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aab15-6d61-49fd-9523-a3e62309b556 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aab15-6d61-49fd-9523-a3e62309b556 17th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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