---
title: "Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000493265"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-07"
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# Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000493265

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Falkirk Council, focuses on the "Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service" and falls under the services industry category. Located in Falkirk, this tender is currently in the Award stage, with the final award made on 1st August 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,270,000, and the service is expected to operate 24/7 throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those specialising in taxi and private hire services. Companies that possess the required licenses and insurances, including those needed for operating vehicles for social work transport, would be well-suited to submit bids. Moreover, businesses committed to sustainability and eco-friendly practices, as evidenced by participation in the ECO Stars scheme, will have an advantageous position in this competitive procurement process, which also emphasises community benefits.

## Notice

Adult Services and Children's Services for Social Work provides transport to a variety of purposes to a cross section of vulnerable service users. The Contractor shall provide the Services detailed in this specification to Service Users determined by the Council, These journeys will commence and / or terminate within Falkirk Council area. The journey may involve travel to / from another Council area but either start point or end point will be within Falkirk Council area. The Service will be required to be available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, Monday to Friday (unless otherwise stated) and weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service to a cross section of vulnerable service users. The Contractor shall provide the Services detailed in this specification to Service Users determined by the Council. The journeys will commence and / or terminate within Falkirk Council area. The Service will be required to be available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, Monday to Friday (unless otherwise stated) and weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291871 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,270,000 |
| Lots value | £1,270,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291871
- 27 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281460

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=20
  23rd May 2017 - Please complete and submit with your tender submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=15
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 5b - Terms and Conditions Specific
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=16
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 6 - ESPD v1.9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=17
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 6b ESPD (Scotland) Standard Statements v1 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=18
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 3 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=19
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 6 ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=11
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 2 - Award Criteria Method Statements Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=12
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 3 - Specification Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=13
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 4 - Pricing Schedule Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=14
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 5 - Terms and Conditions General
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=7
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 9 Change Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=8
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 10 Driver Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=9
  29th April 2017 - Invitation to Tender Letter - Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=10
  29th April 2017 - Schedule 1 - ITT Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=1
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 2 - Non Involvement SOCG
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=2
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 4 - Certificate as to Canvassing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=3
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 5 - Certificate of Non Collusion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=4
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 6 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=5
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 7 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR281460&idx=6
  29th April 2017 - Appendix 8 Invoice details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281460
  Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service - Adult Services and Children's Services for Social Work provides transport to a variety of purposes to a cross section of vulnerable service users. The Contractor shall provide the Services detailed in this specification to Service Users determined by the Council, These journeys will commence and / or terminate within Falkirk Council area. The journey may involve travel to / from another Council area but either start point or end point will be within Falkirk Council area. The Service will be required to be available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, Monday to Friday (unless otherwise stated) and weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291871
  Provision of a Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service - Adult Services and Children's Services for Social Work provides transport to a variety of purposes to a cross section of vulnerable service users. The Contractor shall provide the Services detailed in this specification to Service Users determined by the Council, These journeys will commence and / or terminate within Falkirk Council area. The journey may involve travel to / from another Council area but either start point or end point will be within Falkirk Council area. The Service will be required to be available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, Monday to Friday (unless otherwise stated) and weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000493265

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