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title: "Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000484743"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-05-22"
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# Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000484743

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## Summary

Fife Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis" initiative, which falls under the general public services category. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a total value of £1,995,000 and a submission deadline set for 15 May 2017 at 08:30. The scope of the procurement includes multi-supplier frameworks split into various lots across the Fife region, specifically targeting areas like Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, and Levenmouth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in providing accessible and efficient transport solutions for social work and housing access purposes. Businesses that operate with passenger vehicles, including those with wheelchair accessibility, could greatly benefit from competing for the various lots available. Given the framework nature of the procurement, winning bidders may secure long-term contracts with the possibility of extensions, encouraging sustained business growth in the local area.

## Notice

A multi-supplier framework split into lots for the provision of journeys for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) and Housing Access users

### Lot Information

Housing - North East Zone - 4 seats

Transport for Housing Access clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the North East Fife taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - West Zone - 4 seats

Transport for Social Work Clients in 4 seat vehicles where the journey originates in the West Fife Licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - West Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Provision of transport for Social Work clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles where the journey originates in the West Fife taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - West Zone - WAV

Transport for Social Work Clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the West Fife Licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Kirkcaldy Zone - 4 seats

transport for Social Work clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Kirkcaldy taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Kirkcaldy Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport for Social Work clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Kirkcaldy taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework for one year until 28/07/19.

Social Work - Kirkcaldy Zone - WAV

Transport for Social Work clients in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for journeys originating in the Kirkcaldy taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework for one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Glenrothes Zone - 4 seats

Transport for Social Work clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Glenrothes taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retain the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Glenrothes zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport for Social Work clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Glenrothes taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Socia lWork - Glenrothes Zone - WAV

Transport for Social Work clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the Glenrothes Taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Levenmouth Zone - 4 seats

transport for Social Work Clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Levenmouth taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Levenmouth Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport for Social Work clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Levenmouth taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - Levenmouth Zone - WAV

Transport for Social Work clients in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for journeys originating in the Levenmouth taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - North East Zone - 4 seats

Transport for Social Work clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the North East Fife Taxi Licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council reserves the right to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - North East Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport services for Social Work clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the North East Fife Taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Social Work - North East Zone - WAV

transport services for Social Work clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the North East Fife Taxi Licensing Zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - West Zone - 4 seats

Transport services for Housing Access clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the West Fife Taxi Licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/7/19.

Housing - West Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport services for Housing Access clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the West Fife taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - West Zone - WAV

Transport services for Housing Access clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the West Fife taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Kirkcaldy Zone - 4 seats

Transport services for Housing Access clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Kirkcaldy taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Kirkcaldy Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport for Housing Access clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Kirkcaldy taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/7/19.

Housing - Kirkcaldy Zone - WAV

Transport for Housing Access clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the Kirkcaldy taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Glenrothes - 4 seats

Transport for Housing Access clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Glenrothes taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Glenrothes Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport for Housing Access clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Glenrothes taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/7/19.

Housing - Glenrothes Zone - WAV

Transport for Housing Access clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the Glenrothes taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Levenmouth Zone - 5 to 8 seats

Transport for Housing Access clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Levenmouth taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Levenmouth Zone - 4 seats

transport for Housing Access clients in 4 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the Levenmouth taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - Levenmouth Zone - WAV

Transport for Housing Access clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the Levenmouth taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - North East Fife - 5 to 8 seats

Transport services for Housing Access clients in 5 to 8 seat vehicles for journeys originating in the North East fife taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Housing - North East Zone - WAV

Transport for Housing Access clients in wheelchair accessible vehicles for journeys originating in the North East Fife Taxi licensing zone.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Ring & Ride - Levenmouth Area- 4 seats

Transport for Ring & Ride Customers in the Levenmouth area in 4 seat vehicles.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

Ring & Ride - Kirkcaldy Area - 4 seats

Transport for Ring & Ride Customers in the Kirkcaldy area in 4 seat vehicles.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes sub-contractors.

Renewal: Fife Council retains the option to extend the framework by one year to 28/07/19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283889 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2017 - 29 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | We would anticipate that any further notices would be published approximately 6 months prior to the end date of the framework. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,995,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | UKM22 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283889
- 14 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280194

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=9
  19th April 2017 - ESPD - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=10
  19th April 2017 - Workshop / Briefing Session Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=3
  15th April 2017 - Instructions to Drivers - TO BE ISSUED TO ALL DRIVERS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=4
  15th April 2017 - PVG Guide - Checklist of important PVG issues for contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=5
  15th April 2017 - ESPD - TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=6
  15th April 2017 - Conditions of Contract - these are the terms and conditions applying to all contracts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=7
  15th April 2017 - ESPD Guide - Step-by-step guide to completing the ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=8
  15th April 2017 - Invitation to Tender - TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=2
  15th April 2017 - PCS Guide - To help tenderers use Public Contracts Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR280194&idx=1
  15th April 2017 - Social Work Journeys 2015-2016. For an indication of volume of requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280194
  Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis - A multi-supplier framework split into lots for the provision of journeys for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) and Housing Access users
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283889
  Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis - A multi-supplier framework split into lots for the provision of journeys for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) and Housing Access users

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000484743

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