---
title: "P2904 - PROVISION OF STAFF TAXI SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043942"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2024-04-29"
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# P2904 - PROVISION OF STAFF TAXI SERVICE

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043942

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## Summary

The buying organisation Translink has awarded a contract titled "P2904 – PROVISION OF STAFF TAXI SERVICE" in the services industry category. The procurement process was in the award stage and concluded on 29th April 2024. The contract, with a value of £210,000.00 GBP, was signed on the same day. The service provider chosen for the contract is FONACAB BELFAST LIMITED based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the main procurement category being services.

This contract opportunity with Translink for providing a staff taxi service can benefit businesses in the transportation sector. Companies experienced in providing 24/7 taxi services, particularly for emergency situations and irregular hours, would be well-suited to compete. The contract initially runs for 3 years starting from 1st May 2024, with a possible extension of up to 12 months upon agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on efficient and reliable transport services could find this tender a valuable growth opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of 24/7, 7 days a week staff taxi service. Rail staff may require to move from railway locations to their start point or finish point to meet the business needs. This is primarily outside of normal operating hours of train services or for emergency situations. Translink will require the service provider to assist in the transportation of passengers where there have been issues with the rail services, which may result in passengers being unable to reach their destination. Your proposal MUST be submitted within etendersNI portal via this Cft. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 24/7, 7 days a week staff taxi service. Rail staff may require to move from railway locations to their start point or finish point to meet the business needs. This is primarily outside of normal operating hours of train services or for emergency situations. Translink will require the service provider to assist in the transportation of passengers where there have been issues with the rail services, which may result in passengers being unable to reach their destination. Your proposal MUST be submitted within etendersNI portal via this Cft. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: The initial term of the contract will run for 3 years from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2027. The Agreement may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for further period(s) of up to a maximum of 12 months.

Renewal: 36 months with option to extend for up to a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013738-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | n/a |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Additional buyers | ULSTERBUS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FONACAB BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2024 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013738-2024
- 12 Feb 2024 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004612-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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