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title: "Framework Agreement for Unescorted Passenger Journeys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543311"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-20"
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# Framework Agreement for Unescorted Passenger Journeys

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543311

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement for Unescorted Passenger Journeys, an initiative aimed at providing transport for unescorted passengers primarily via taxi or private hire car within the local authority area of Edinburgh. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed its tender phase on 31 July 2018, where a total budget of £6 million has been allocated. This agreement is classified under the services category, specifically related to general public services, and is open for multiple service providers to engage in transport services for ad hoc journeys.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for taxi and private hire companies that can deliver unescorted transport efficiently in Edinburgh. Businesses in this sector should possess the necessary insurance, safety management policies, and a proven track record of service delivery in similar contracts. The framework agreement will include provisions for community benefits, encouraging bidders to demonstrate how their service delivery will have positive impacts on the local community, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in the procurement process.

## Notice

Framework agreement for transport by taxi or private hire car of unescorted passengers on ad hoc journeys mainly within the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a framework agreement for transport of unescorted passengers by taxi or private hire car on ad hoc journeys primarily within the City of Edinburgh local authority area.. In the event that Scottish Ministers make use of this framework agreement, bookings and payments will be administered separately and Scottish Ministers will be responsible for related contract management arrangements.

Options: This framework agreement will also be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross-border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scotland Office, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Scottish Police Authority, Student Loans Company Limited, the Forestry Commission, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. Information about Scottish Public Bodies is available at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for three years, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337894 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL RADIO TAXIS (TOLLCROSS; EDINBURGH CITY PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337894
- 4 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321264

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321264
  Framework Agreement for Unescorted Passenger Journeys - Framework agreement for transport by taxi or private hire car of unescorted passengers on ad hoc journeys mainly within the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337894
  Framework Agreement for Unescorted Passenger Journeys - Framework agreement for transport by taxi or private hire car of unescorted passengers on ad hoc journeys mainly within the City of Edinburgh Council local authority area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543311
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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