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title: "Hire of Passenger Transport Vehicles with Driver"
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# Hire of Passenger Transport Vehicles with Driver

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b0ed

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) has completed the procurement process for the creation of a Passenger Transport Framework. The tender title was "Hire of Passenger Transport Vehicles with Driver" in the services category, with the main industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. The procurement took place in Bournemouth and involved three lots for different types of transport services. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract award date was February 28th, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transportation services sector to compete for contracts with the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Businesses providing passenger transport services, including minibuses, taxis, and private hire vehicles, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract value for this opportunity was substantial, with multiple lots available for bidding. Interested suppliers had the chance to participate in the procurement process through an open procedure, allowing for a competitive and transparent selection process.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) seek tenders for creation of a Passenger Transport Framework for home to school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees. This contract has been divided into lots which are: * Lot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats * Lot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats * Lot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats For Lot 1 & Lot 2 all required routes will be awarded following completion of further competition procedures. For Lot 3, Bidders have been ranked in order of lowest price with the top 5 ranked bidders being awarded a position on the Framework. Ad hoc bookings under Lot 3 will be made to the bidder ranked 1st, dependant on availability. If the bidder ranked 1st is unavailable, then the booking will be made to the bidder ranked 2nd. If the bidder ranked 2nd is unavailable, the booking will be made to the bidder ranked 3rd, and so on Bidders can tender for a single lot or multiple lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats

The service to be provided under this Lot is for the transportation of service users on journeys within and beyond the BCP Council area in a Minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats, the number of seats may be reduced to accommodate passengers travelling in wheelchairs). A high proportion of the journeys will be for children or adults with a disability, including wheelchair users. Disabled children and adults may or may not be accompanied by a Passenger Assistant. A high proportion of journeys will be regular routes transporting children to and from school and adults to and from day care. All suppliers who met the Council's selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) have been awarded a place on the Framework. All required routes will be awarded following completion of further competition procedures.

Lot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats

The service to be provided under this Lot is for transportation of service users, Council employees, Elected Members and on occasions unaccompanied goods or documents on journeys within and beyond the BCP area, in a taxi, private hire vehicle or social car of up to 8 passenger seats. A high proportion of the required journeys will be for children or adults with a disability including wheelchair users. If required, disabled children and adults will be accompanied by a Passenger Assistant who is employed by the Council. A high proportion of journeys will be regular routes transporting children to and from school and adults to and from day establishments. All suppliers who met the Council's selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) have been awarded a place on the Framework. All required routes will be awarded following completion of further competition procedures.

Lot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats

The service to be provided under this Lot is for the transportation of service users, Council employees, elected members and on occasions unaccompanied goods or documents on journeys within and beyond the BCP area in a taxi or private hire vehicle of up to 8 passenger seats. Some of the required journeys may be for children or adults with a disability including wheelchair users. Disabled children and adults may be accompanied by a Passenger Assistant who is employed by the Council. Ad hoc bookings are likely to be for one off journeys and may be required at short notice. Bidders have been ranked in order of lowest price with the top 5 ranked bidders being awarded a position on the Framework. Ad hoc bookings under Lot 3 will be made to the bidder ranked 1st, dependant on availability. If the bidder ranked 1st is unavailable, then the booking will be made to the bidder ranked 2nd. If the bidder ranked 2nd is unavailable, the booking will be made to the bidder ranked 3rd, and so on

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006408-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 49 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; A L BENNETTS TRANSPORT; A ONE POOLE TAXI; AAA CARDS (SOUTHERN; AMBERLEY MINIBUSES; APPLE CABS SOUTH; ARIEL TAXIS; BENNETTS MINI COACHES; CEYHAN CARS; CHARLIE BROWNS BUSES; DAN WHITE CARS; DIAL A CAB; DISABLED TRANSPORT SERVICES; DISCOVER DORSET; DORCHESTER CHAUFFEURS; DORSET CARRIAGES; E-ZEC MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES; EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; EXPRESSO TAXIS; FRIENDLY CARS; GURSEL CARS; HA TAXI; HAIDOUG AHI-SBAI; I@CAR; JASEM ELOLWANI; JDS TRAVEL; KADERTAXI; LIBERTY CARS POOLE; M & R GOODMAN; MARIAN OCTAVIAN STANCU TRANSPORT SPECIALIST; MAX TAXI; MIHAI VOICU TAXI SERVICES; MOBILE RADIO CARS; N K STREAMLINE TRANSPORT LTD T/A PRC STREAMLINE TAXIS; NEW FOREST TRAVEL; NK STREAMLINE TRANSPORT LTD T/A PRC STREAMLINE TAXIS; OAKWOOD TAXIS; PARAGON TRAVEL PHC; PRESTIGE CABS; QUAY TAXIS; SMART LINK CARS; SMOOTH CABS; SOUTH EXPRESS CABS; STUDENT TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS; TINA TURNER CONTRACTS; TOMORROWS TRAVEL; UNITED TAXIS; VALE TRANSPORT; ZAZA CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006408-2024
- 9 Mar 2023 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006901-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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