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title: "PAN2061 - Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0287b4"
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# PAN2061 - Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services Framework

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0287b4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council involves the 'PAN2061 - Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services Framework' contract, classified under taxi services within the services industry. The open procedure tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed as of 31 December 2020. The framework agreement has been established for two years, with the option for a further extension of up to two additional years, providing transport for vulnerable passengers, including children and adults requiring extra support.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services equipped to handle vulnerable passengers. Companies with capabilities for flexible scheduling, specialised training for drivers and assistants, and vehicles that accommodate specific accessibility needs will be well-positioned to compete. Given that 37 bids were received, including a significant number from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the competitive landscape suggests a vigorous market for service providers able to meet the outlined criteria.

## Notice

Leicester City Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the provision of vulnerable passenger transport services. The proposed Framework Agreement will be for two years with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. We anticipate that 20 Providers shall be awarded a place on Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicester City Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the provision of vulnerable passenger transport services. The Council procures journeys for children, young people and adult service users, as well as for Council staff using taxi providers. These journeys are commonly planned e.g. trips to and from school or unplanned e.g. one-off journeys to an appointment. These taxi journeys supplement those provided by the Council's fleet of in-house buses. A given service user may be transported exclusively by taxi or bus or a combination of the two. Service users using taxis require additional support or supervision which is provided through a passenger assistant, arranged by the taxi provider. Some service users using taxis have additional needs of the vehicle e.g. the size of vehicle or ramps and wheelchair accessibility. Some service users need the driver and/or passenger assistant to have specialist training e.g. how to help someone with a medical condition such as epilepsy. The service is demand led and the volume of work may therefore increase or decrease over time. In 2018-19, approximately 200,000 journeys were commissioned.

Options: The proposed Framework Agreement will be for two years with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000110-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,416,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | A ZOOM; AYLESTONE TAXI; ELITE TAXIS; FAST LINK TAXIS; FULLCROFT; M & M CABS; NMI TAXIS; SKYLINE TAXI'S (MIDS; SPEEDLINE PRESTIGE TRAVEL; TOPPS EXPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000110-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:584188-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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