--- title: "Provision of a Framework for Taxi & Coach Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03348d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03348d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03348d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03348d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2022-06-06" --- # Provision of a Framework for Taxi & Coach Hire Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03348d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03348d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03348d.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is currently seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement related to the provision of Taxi and Coach Hire Services. The procurement process is classified under services, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This tender encompasses four distinct lots: Taxi Hire for both short and long distances, and Coach Hire services across Exeter and Cornwall. The tender was opened on 5th May 2022 and has an updated submission deadline of 8th July 2022. Interested parties should note that bids can be submitted electronically or in writing as part of the open procurement procedure. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those operating in the taxi and coach hire sectors. Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transportation solutions, whether for short or long distances, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. Moreover, businesses with the capacity to service multiple lots will have the advantage of potentially securing several contracts under this framework, ultimately enhancing their business growth prospects within the education sector. ## Notice At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Taxi Hire Short Distance At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot. Lot 2 - Taxi Hire Long Distance 1.1 At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot. Lot 3 - Coach Hire (Exeter) At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot. Lot 4 - Coach Hire (Cornwall) At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses. 1The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter) Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall) For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121500 - Coaches - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 6 Jun 2022 at 12:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2022 - 5 May 2022 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011760-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46475&B=EXETER - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 ## 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-h6vhtk-03348d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03348d.json.