--- title: "Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2020-01-20" --- # Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS) Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3bc8828-8379-4089-bb6d-d5c8b85085f0.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking proposals for "Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS)" located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 14th February 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 9th March 2020 and will run until 8th March 2022. The procurement follows an open method, specifically an open procedure below threshold, and focuses on special-purpose road passenger-transport services, along with related non-scheduled passenger transport and hire of passenger cars with drivers. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in transportation services, particularly those able to offer secure and reliable executive car support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the DfT aims to work with diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in passenger transport provision and the capacity to respond to high demand are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for the provision of Executive Car Support Services for the Government Car Service (GCS). DfT requires the services of a supplier to support the GCS in the provision of its Pre-Booked Service on occasions when it is unable to meet customer demand using its own secure car and driver resources. Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. Please email kenneth.dale@dft.gov.uk for access to this system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b17e30-abc0-45e2-9e70-8999cf80a62d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2022 | | 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver ## Release History - 20 Jan 2020 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b17e30-abc0-45e2-9e70-8999cf80a62d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b17e30-abc0-45e2-9e70-8999cf80a62d 20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/267115f3-5bd4-4e9f-afe0-101f05020ef1 01 Form of Tender Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfcbe782-6f86-4b53-986a-1b0d78e400c8 02 Invitation to Tender Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e20da3d-4a20-45e6-b2b8-9bbecfee869f 03 Instructions for Tenderers by Electronic Means - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54e95825-5dde-461f-8e7a-ecd48aa08d25 04 Appendix A DfT Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9005c677-d133-4dc0-954a-31a68e07150b 05 Appendix B Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c0e2cb5-85b1-44ad-9941-ffe2db86bbc4 06 Price schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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