--- title: "Taxi and Private Hire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Taxi and Private Hire Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Taxi and Private Hire framework, aimed at establishing a sole supplier service for both its staff, visitors, and Students' Union Members. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is classified as open procedure (above threshold). The tender period concludes on 23rd July 2021, with the framework expected to commence on 3rd September 2021, lasting initially for two years, until 31st July 2023, with the potential for a one-year extension. The estimated value of the contract is £1,500,000 over the maximum duration, covering approximately £200,000 for Lot 1 and £283,000 for Lot 2 annually. The delivery locations are in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and private hire operations. Companies that provide environmentally conscious and streamlined services, along with demonstrated financial stability, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract's emphasis on strategic developments, including improved management information and the alignment with carbon emission reduction objectives, may attract businesses willing to innovate and enhance their service offerings while aligning with public sector sustainability goals. ## Notice Synopsis: This Invitation to Tender requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a sole supplier framework for the provision of Taxi and Private Hire. The framework will be available to Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates and Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff, visitors and delegates. The full requirements are detailed within Appendix A, The Requirements. The aim of the tender is to award both lots to one (1) supplier. This is to maximise the value of the service provision offered to the University and the Students' Union. Financial vetting will be carried out using Credit Safe where a minimum score of 50 is required to ensure that a suppliers financial situation is appropriate for the allocation of lots. Where a tenderer does not achieve a minimum score of 50 then further investigation using up to the last three years audit accounts can be used. Failure to pass this will disqualify the tenderers submission. Objectives: To establish a framework for the Parties and ensure strategic developments such as: o Rationalise taxi and private hire provision for the Parties. o Improve the current service by providing improved management information and streamlined booking process. o Align with environmental carbon emission reduction objectives of the Parties. o Eliminate risk of Modern Day Slavery within the supply chain. Estimated Value - The Parties current expenditure per annum on taxi and private hire provision is severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic but the approximate expenditure for: o Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates is ?200,000 based on expenditure between August 2018 to July 2019. o Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff visitors and delegates is ?283,000 based on expenditure between April 2019 to March 2020. o Equating to a total expenditure of ?483,000 per year or ?1,449,000 over the maximum three (3) years length of the framework. Framework Duration - The framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years with an option to extend for a further one (1) year period. The framework is intended to start on for: o Lot 1 - University of Nottingham staff, visitors and delegates - 26th October 2021 to 31st July 2023 or with an extension to 31st July 2024. o Lot 2 - University of Nottingham Students' Union Members, staff visitors and delegates. - 3rd September 2021 to 31st July 2023 or with an extension to 31st July 2024. Additional information: The tender documents are available on the University's e-Tendering portal by using the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066fd2dc-2711-482d-96ec-75c33f167f3f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066fd2dc-2711-482d-96ec-75c33f167f3f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066fd2dc-2711-482d-96ec-75c33f167f3f 18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## 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-f2c2df97-1d87-4f31-ac07-9808302c2b75. 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