--- title: "Provision of a Taxi Service (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-07" --- # Provision of a Taxi Service (PIN) Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031.json) ## Summary South Ayrshire Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of a Taxi Service (PIN)" with a focus on various transportation needs, including the transportation of children and young people with additional support needs to and from educational establishments. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a significant deadline for expressing interest set for 22nd November 2019. The services are primarily required within the geographical area of South Ayrshire, UK, and will involve the establishment of a framework agreement with selected taxi providers. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in providing tailored services for children and individuals with special needs. Taxi service providers and logistics companies capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements, which include general taxi services and food distribution for educational establishments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their visibility and allow them to establish long-term relationships with a key local authority. ## Notice The Council requires tenders for the Provision of a Taxi Service, which will include The Transportation of Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs to and from School - Service Requirements, Transportation of Children and Young People between Educational Establishments and Educational Establishment to home, Transportation of Babies, Children and Young Adults with Complex Needs and Disabilities, General Taxi Services which will ensure an employee or elected member of South Ayrshire Council to fulfil their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. ### Lot Information General Taxi Service The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children young people with additional support needs, other general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. Transportation of Children and Young People between Educational Establishments and Educational Establishment to home The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children young people with additional support needs, other general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. Transportation of Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs to and from School - Service Requirements The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children young people with additional support needs, other general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. Transportation of Babies, Children and Young Adults with Complex Needs and Disabilities. The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children young people with additional support needs, other general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. Provision of a Taxi Service for Food Distribution The primary objective is to successfully implement a third generation framework agreement with one or more Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children young people with additional support needs, other general taxi services for employees, employee clients and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368286 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Nov 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA7 1DR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Ayr West | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368286 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368286&idx=1 8th October 2019 - CE-125-19 PIN - Provision of a Taxi Service (PIN) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368286 Provision of a Taxi Service (PIN) - The Council requires tenders for the Provision of a Taxi Service, which will include The Transportation of Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs to and from School - Service Requirements, Transportation of Children and Young People between Educational Establishments and Educational Establishment to home, Transportation of Babies, Children and Young Adults with Complex Needs and Disabilities, General Taxi Services which will ensure an employee or elected member of South Ayrshire Council to fulfil their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=600031 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600031 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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