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title: "Provision of Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553677"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-04-02"
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# Provision of Taxi Services

Buyer: WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553677

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## Summary

West College Scotland is seeking to procure taxi services through an open tender titled "Provision of Taxi Services," aimed at supporting transportation needs for its four campuses located in Greenock, Paisley, Clydebank, and surrounding areas. The procurement process is currently complete, with a total contract value of £340,000, which was awarded on April 1, 2019. The procurement was classified under the services category and involved separate lots designated for each campus, focusing on quality and pricing criteria for evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local taxi service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operation bases by securing contracts with a reputable educational institution. Companies capable of delivering reliable and safe transportation for students, staff, and the public would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidders will benefit from contract periods of up to four years, allowing for sustained engagement with West College Scotland and potentially enhancing their business profiles within the community.

## Notice

This Tender is for the provision of taxi services within Greenock, Paisley, Clydebank and surrounding areas, covering the 4 Campuses of West Colleges Scotland(WCS,for the transportation of staff, students and members of the public.

### Lot Information

Clydebank Campus and Associated Areas

A taxi service is required for, but not limited to, students and staff travelling to and from the Clydebank Campus and associated journeys.

Renewal: The Contract will be for a maximum period of four years. The initial period of the Contract will run for two years from the start date with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of the College.

Paisley Campus and Associated Areas

A taxi service is required for, but not limited to, students and staff travelling to and from the Paisley Campus and associated journeys.

Renewal: The Contract will be for a maximum period of four years. The initial period of the Contract will run for two years from the start date with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of the College.

Greenock Finnart Street Campus, Waterfront Campus and Associated Areas

A taxi service is required for, but not limited to, students and staff travelling to and from the Finnart Street and Waterfront Campuses and associated journeys.

Renewal: The Contract will be for a maximum period of four years. The initial period of the Contract will run for two years from the start date with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of the College.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350468 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA3 4DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Renfrew South and Gallowhill |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CLYDEBANK TAXIS; INVERCLYDE TAXIS; RENFREWSHIRE CAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350468
- 11 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339761
- 20 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328860

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328860
  Provision of Taxi Services - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for the provision of taxi services within the Greenock, Paisley, Clydebank and surrounding areas for the transportation of staff, students and members of the public.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339761
  Provision of Taxi Services - This Tender is for the provision of taxi services within Greenock, Paisley, Clydebank and surrounding areas, covering the 4 Campuses of West Colleges Scotland(WCS,for the transportation of staff, students and members of the public.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350468
  Provision of Taxi Services - This Tender is for the provision of taxi services within Greenock, Paisley, Clydebank and surrounding areas, covering the 4 Campuses of West Colleges Scotland(WCS,for the transportation of staff, students and members of the public.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553677
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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