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title: "Private Car Hire Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# Private Car Hire Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d71

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Private Car Hire Service. This tender, titled "Private Car Hire Service", falls under the goods category with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 34115200, which covers motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The procurement includes three lots: Central and Southern Scotland, Highland and Islands of Scotland, and Aberdeenshire. The contract, with an estimated value of £1,000,000, is set for a duration of 1440 days and does not have renewal options. The deadline for submissions is 19 December 2024, with the award period expected to start on 20 December 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in providing car hire services for up to 10 persons. The requirement for a minimum score on quality-related criteria indicates a focus on high standards, making it ideal for established transport firms with robust organisational and contract management capabilities. Additionally, the emphasis on community benefits, climate emergency, and fair work conditions opens doors for businesses committed to these principles. Firms that can demonstrate solid performance in these areas, along with experience in managing regional and out-of-central-belt transport needs, are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Private Car Hire

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Central and Southern Scotland

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required. Additional information: this lot is for Central and Southern Scotland The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Lot 2 Highland and Islands of Scotland

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required. Additional information: This lot is for Highlands and Islands excluding low land Scotland i.e. everywhere outside of Highlands and Islands The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Lot 3 Aberdeenshire

Scottish Government provides transport to Senior officials when on business in Scotland. We provide daily transport across the length and breadth of Scotland. In instances where requirements exceed in-house capacity, or when short-distance journeys are required out with the central belt, external providers are required. Additional information: This lot is for Aberdeenshire only The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038899-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £940,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038899-2024
- 8 Nov 2024 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036184-2024
- 5 Jun 2024 at 07:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017352-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782282
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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