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title: "Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496206"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
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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-r6ebe6-0000496206

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Fife Council involves a framework titled "Framework for Social Work, Fifebus (Ring & Ride) Back-up and Housing Access Taxis". This procurement falls under the services category and is primarily focused on transportation services within Fife, specifically catering to Social Work, Fifebus, and Housing Access users. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 7th June 2017. The delivery locations are within the various zones throughout Fife, linked to specific lots for different transport provisions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors, especially those providing accessible and flexible transport solutions such as taxis and minibuses. Companies with experience in servicing vulnerable populations, including social work clients and individuals requiring wheelchair-accessible vehicles, would be well suited to compete for this framework. Additionally, businesses capable of demonstrating robust operational practices in emergency planning and sustainability may enhance their chances of success in this competitive process.

## 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.

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.

Social Work - 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=AUG292257 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2012 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM72 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

- 10 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292257
- 22 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283916

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=10
  24th May 2017 - To be completed to Tenderers and uploaded to the postbox as part of your tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=11
  24th May 2017 - Document not relevant and to be ignored
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=9
  24th May 2017 - Workshop Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=8
  24th May 2017 - 1491 -PVG Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=4
  24th May 2017 - 1491 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=5
  24th May 2017 - ESPD Guidance document - for information to help you fill in ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=6
  24th May 2017 - 1491 - Instructions to Drivers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=7
  24th May 2017 - PCS Registration & Tendering Guide - for information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=3
  24th May 2017 - All Social Work Journeys 2015 - 2016 - for information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=1
  24th May 2017 - 1491 - ESPD to be Completed and Returned by Tenderer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283916&idx=2
  24th May 2017 - 1491 - Invitation to Tenderer - to be completed by Tenderer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283916
  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=AUG292257
  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://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496206

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