--- title: "Taxi Service to and from Oasis Day Centre, Garelochhead" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-07" --- # Taxi Service to and from Oasis Day Centre, Garelochhead Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to conduct a planned procurement for a taxi service to transport vulnerable older people to and from the Oasis Day Centre in Garelochhead. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties required to submit their expressions of interest by 12 noon on 22nd August 2018. This initiative falls under the general public services category, and delivery will primarily focus on the Helensburgh and Lomond area in the UK. The anticipated value of the contract is £50,000, reflecting the importance of this service to the local community. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those specialising in community and vulnerable service transport. Companies with experience in providing safe and reliable taxi services, particularly tailored for older individuals, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging in this process may not only expand their client base but also enhance their reputation by contributing positively to community welfare. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council are looking to survey the market in order to determine the level of interest for a possible procurement as detailed below: Taxi Services to and from Oasis Day Centre, Helensburgh For the purpose of future procurement for this requirement, the Council will use this information to inform strategy development. All notes of interest should be returned no later than 12 noon on 22nd August 2018. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Taxi service to provide safe and secure transport to vulnerable older people from their residence (Helensburgh & Lomond) to The Oasis Day Centre in Garelochhead. The main elements of the Transport Service are: (a) To transport older people to and from the day service safely and timeously (b) To liaise with Oasis Day Centre staff and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service. Areas of residence will include, but not limited to; Helensburgh, Rhu, Shandon, Cardross, Garelochhead, Rosneath, Kilcreggan, Arrochar, Succoth. For the purposes of future procurement for this requirement, the Council will use this information to inform strategy development. All notes of interest should be returned by 12 noon on the 22nd August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327373 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Sep 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327373 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327373 Taxi Service to and from Oasis Day Centre, Garelochhead - Argyll and Bute Council are looking to survey the market in order to determine the level of interest for a possible procurement as detailed below: Taxi Services to and from Oasis Day Centre, Helensburgh For the purpose of future procurement for this requirement, the Council will use this information to inform strategy development. All notes of interest should be returned no later than 12 noon on 22nd August 2018. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=552972 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552972.json.