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title: "Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045399"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045399

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of "Education Taxi and PHC Transport Service", aimed at providing home-to-school and other education taxi services. This procurement is categorised under the taxi services industry, with the delivery location specified as the Falkirk Council area. The tender is part of a two-stage process with SPD submissions required via email to transportplanning@falkirk.gov.uk. The procurement method is restricted, with key dates including the tender period end date on 21 May 2024 and the second stage invitation date on 22 May 2024. The contract is valued at £7,400,000 and has a contract period of three years with an option for a 12-month extension. Interested parties are encouraged to access the full documentation and participation details through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in the taxi and transportation industry. The procurement process allows for electronic submissions, making participation more accessible. With a strong emphasis on community benefits, contractors are expected to provide work experience or employment opportunities, thereby fostering local employment. The contract's substantial value and duration offer a stable and profitable venture for businesses capable of meeting Falkirk Council's stringent quality and price criteria. Companies focusing on public sector transport services, especially those with experience in educational transport, would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Home to School and other Education Taxi Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Home to School and other Education taxi transport requirements

Renewal: Any contract maybe extended by up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036185-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,400,000 |
| Lots value | £7,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,841,037 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ALLAN GRAY; BAIRD TAXIS; BRUCE TAXIS; DAVID MACKAY; DEBORAH GENTLEMAN; EXPRESS TAXIS; FOURWAYS TAXIS; GRANT CHATBURN; MR; MUNRO CARS; RL TAXIS; STEVEN GILLESPIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036185-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016414-2024
- 19 Apr 2024 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012793-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767442
- https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/falkirk-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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