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title: "Provision of Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043a4e"
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# Provision of Taxi Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043a4e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has initiated a tender process for the provision of taxi services, as per the latest update on 15th February 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and follows the open procedure method. The tender aims to appoint suppliers for two lots: Taxi Hire – Short Distance and Taxi Hire – Long Distance, with the possibility of a single supplier being awarded both lots. The total estimated value is £300,000, and the services are to be utilised across the University campuses in the UKK4 region. The tender process is currently active, with an expected end date for submissions on 15th March 2024 at 12:00 PM. Key contact for this tender is Jodie Underhay, located at the University of Exeter's Northcote House, Exeter, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and taxi services industry, particularly those capable of offering efficient and reliable short and long-distance taxi services. The contract's estimated value and long duration of 1380 days present an excellent prospect for sustainable business growth. Given the open procedure, the opportunity is highly competitive and suitable for companies that can demonstrate strong service and price criteria. Firms with experience in managing large-scale transport contracts and those looking to expand into the education sector would be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

At present, the University procures taxis on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint a supplier(s) to be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a supplier(s) to cover the following lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance 1We will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. Bidders may apply for both Lots and we may award both Lots to the same supplier.

### Lot Information

Provision of Taxi Services

At present, the University procures taxis on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint a supplier(s) to be utilised by end users across the University campuses. The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a supplier(s) to cover the following lots: Lot 1: Taxi Hire - Short Distance Lot 2: Taxi Hire - Long Distance 1We will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. Bidders may apply for both Lots and we may award both Lots to the same supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025706-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLK South West (England), TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025706-2024
- 15 Feb 2024 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005033-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78373&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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