--- title: "Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818]" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST" published: "2024-10-25" --- # Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dd1c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Passenger Taxi Transport Services for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust (NIAS) is being managed by the Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service. The main category is services related to taxi transportation, classified under CPV code 60120000. This process is currently at the award stage, where contracts have been signed on 25th October 2024 for 11 different lots across various regions in Northern Ireland, including Belfast City, Antrim and Newtownabbey, and Lisburn and Castlereagh. The evaluation criteria focused on price (90%) and social value (10%), and the procurement method used was an open procedure as per CELEX 32014L0024. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in passenger transport services. Businesses offering hire of passenger vehicles, including special-purpose and non-scheduled passenger transport, would find this tender particularly fitting. The contract stipulates compliance with quality and social value metrics, making it an excellent opportunity for companies committed to social and community benefits. Successful bidders will be part of a 48-month framework agreement, with potential extensions, making it a long-term, secure business opportunity for reliable service providers in the specified regions. ## Notice Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Belfast City Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 1 347 987 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 2 - Antrim and Newtownabbey Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 4 037 417 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 3 - Mid and East Antrim Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 353 147 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 4 - Causeway Coast and Glens Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 577 587 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 5 - Mid Ulster Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 1 335 542 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 6 - Lisburn and Castlereagh Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 411 910 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 7 - Ards and North Down Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 97 197 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 8 - Newry, Mourne and Down Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 638 292 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 9 - Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 524 322 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 10 - Derry and Strabane Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 229 382 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. Lot 11 - Fermanagh and Omagh Passenger Taxi Transport Services - NIAS [4820818] Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 2 353 517 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call-off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 24 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034701-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2024 | | Award date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,906,300 | | Lots value | £11,906,300 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST | | Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NI AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST | | Locality | BALLYMENA | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT43 6DA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Beechill | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 13 | | Supplier names | BANBRIDGE CABS; D P TAXIS; DC TAXIS; DESMOND GERARD HEANEY; DIAMOND CABS COACH HIRE; ETHERSON TRAVEL; FOYLE TAXIS; GMTS; J K COACHES; LYNCH COACH HIRE; VALUE CABS; VINCENT KEARNEY; WARRENPOINT MINIBUSES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 25 Oct 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034701-2024 - 9 May 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014851-2024 - 28 Jun 2023 at 10:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018373-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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