--- title: "Provision of Ad Hoc Taxi Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-31" --- # Provision of Ad Hoc Taxi Services Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council is seeking a service provider for the provision of ad hoc taxi services. The contract involves hiring passenger cars with drivers, focusing on transport needs that arise unexpectedly. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for June 14, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 23, 2024, and end on July 31, 2026. The location for service delivery is within the boundaries of Bedford Borough and environs. This opportunity falls under the services category and follows an open procedure below threshold. This tender offers opportunities for taxi companies registered with Bedford Borough Council and compliant with the Council's Driver and Passenger Assistant Code of Practice. Businesses providing transport services in the East of England area, particularly in and around Bedford Borough, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies capable of prompt response to short-notice transport needs and strict adherence to service quality standards are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The contract value is set at £150,000 GBP, providing a lucrative potential for growth for suitable businesses in the passenger transport industry. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is often required to obtain transport at very short notice, including for young people and families due to unforeseen changes in circumstance. The Council wishes to contract with taxi companies able to accept work when timelines preclude commissioning via our Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). These journeys will be instructed directly by officers, including in social work teams for a short period of time only. If the requirement is or becomes a long term one, the provision will be advertised on the Council Passenger Transport DPS. There is no guarantee of any or a substantial number of journeys within this contract. Providers must be able to offer a service within the boundaries of Bedford Borough and environs and must provide a service which is fully compliant with the Bedford Borough Council Driver and Passenger Assistant Code of Practice. Taxi companies and drivers must be registered with Bedford Borough Council, and Passenger Assistants must be in possession of a valid badge from Bedford Borough Council. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535e5c1d-e3bb-4085-b205-6da9d9ac574b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver ## Release History - 31 May 2024 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535e5c1d-e3bb-4085-b205-6da9d9ac574b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535e5c1d-e3bb-4085-b205-6da9d9ac574b 31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9190bae-00a8-410d-bfc3-45920f3b3dc6.json.