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title: "Education Taxis and Minibuses Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615594"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-09"
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# Education Taxis and Minibuses Framework Agreement

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615594

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Education Taxis and Minibuses Framework Agreement" established by Fife Council in Glenrothes, UK. This agreement focuses on providing transport services for children and young people to educational facilities, with additional provisions for temporary services during roadworks. It falls under the services category, with an open procurement method, and was initiated on 12th March 2020, with a submission deadline set for 13th April 2020. The procurement was awarded following direct purchase methods after completing the tender stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi and minibus services, particularly those capable of accommodating wheelchair users. Suppliers that can ensure reliable, safe transport, alongside good customer service, would be well-positioned to compete for contracts within this framework. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector are particularly encouraged to engage with this opportunity, as the framework aims to support local services and community benefits across Fife.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. However, it may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route and may also be used for the provision of other transport services for Fife Council, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this Framework can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council staff or Fife College staff as Fife College will also be able to use this Framework. Contracts will be awarded using the direct purchase method described in the Invitation to Tender issued.

### Lot Information

MPV 5 to 8 passenger seats

Services requiring a minimum of 5 to 8 passenger seats. The criteria with a zero weighting were not taken into account when evaluating bids for a place on the Framework, but they will be taken into account when awarding Contracts under the Framework as described in the Invitation to Tender.

MPV Wheelchair Accessible 5 to 8 passenger seats

Wheelchair Accessible Services requiring a minimum of 5 to 8 passenger seats. The criteria with a zero weighting were not taken into account when evaluating bids for a place on the Framework, but they will be taken into account when awarding Contracts under the Framework as described in the Invitation to Tender.

Minibus 9 to 16 passenger seats

Minibus services with a minimum of 9 to 16 passenger seats. The criteria with a zero weighting were not taken into account when evaluating bids for a place on the Framework, but they will be taken into account when awarding Contracts under the Framework as described in the Invitation to Tender.

Minibus Wheelchair Accessible 9 to 16 seats

Wheelchair accessible minibus services with a minimum of 9 to 16 passenger seats. The criteria with a zero weighting were not taken into account when evaluating bids for a place on the Framework, but they will be taken into account when awarding Contracts under the Framework as described in the Invitation to Tender.

Large minibus 17 to 22 seats

Large minibus services with a minimum of 17 to 22 passenger seats. The criteria with a zero weighting were not taken into account when evaluating bids for a place on the Framework, but they will be taken into account when awarding Contracts under the Framework as described in the Invitation to Tender.

Saloon vehicle - 4 passenger seats

Services that require a minimum of 4 passenger seats. The criteria with a zero weighting were not taken into account when evaluating bids for a place on the Framework, but they will be taken into account when awarding Contracts under the Framework as described in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388007 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for these services. Any future tender opportunity is likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the framework period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 6GH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 124 |
| Supplier names | 1932 TAXI; 365 TRAVEL; A AND S TAXIS; A ROBERTSON & SON; A&J TAXIS; A1 CABS; A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES; ACE RADIO TAXIS; AD TAXI; AITCH TAXIS; ALY'S TAXIS; ANDY'S CABS; B & S TAXIS; BAR CABS; BARBER TAXIS; BAYNES TAYPORT TAXIS; BENARTY TRAVEL; BILLY'S CABS; BOBS 24HR TAXIS LTD/BOBS TAXIS; BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; BODYWYSE AUTOCARE; CALEDONIA TAXI'S; CARDEN CABS; CLUB TAXIS; COWDENBEATH TAXI SERVICE; CRAIL & EAST NEUK TAXIS; CROSSFORD TAXIS; CT EXECUTIVE; D & A TAXIS; DAVID MACKAY; DAVID'S TAXI; DAWN 2 DUSK CABS; DEAS TAXI; DEREK STEELE; DHILLON TAXIS; F M CABS; FIFE CONTRACT CAR HIRE; FIFE WIDE TAXIS; FIFESHUTTLE; FMCOACHES; GEE'S TRAVEL; GIBB TAXIS; GIBSON TRAVEL; GLEN TAXIS; GLEN-TRAVEL; GLENROTHES TAXI CENTRE; GOODSIR TAXIS; GOPALS DUNFERMLINE TAXIS; GORA TAXIS; GRAHAM'S TAXIS; GRAYS TAXI; H&M TAXIS; HAMILTON TAXIS; HAMISH GORDON COACH HIRE; HARS CARS; HELEN'S TAXI; IAN'S TAXI; IANS COACHES; ISLAND CARS; J&B CABS; JAMES LYLE TAXI'S; JAYDEE TAXIS; JJ TAXIS; JOCK'S CABS (KIRKCALDY; JOCKS CABS; KDY TAXIS; KETO COACHES; KINGDOM TAXIS; KINGDOM TRANSPORT COACHES; KIRKCALDY CABS; KRUMP KABS; LEES TAXIS; LINDORES PRIVATE HIRE; M&H CONTRACTS; M&M TAXIS; M+M TAXIS; MARKINCH CABS; MERLIN TRAVEL; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD LIMITED / FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON; MOVIN SOUND DISCOS PARTY/MINIBUS; MTS TAXIS; MURRAY'S TAXIS GLENROTHES; MYBUS C.T.; NICOLA COOPER TAXI; P&R TAXIS; PAULS TAXI; PLATINUM CABS; PORTER TAXIS; PREMIER CABS; PREMIER TAXIS; PRO RACE SCOTLAND T/A EDINBURGH GROUP TRANSPORT; PROMPT CABS; PROMPT TAXIS; PSV MINI COACHES; RAITH TAXIS; SAT (FIFE; SCOT'S TAXI; SK TAXIS; SMART TRAVEL; ST ANDREWS AIRPORT TRANSFER; ST ANDREWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; STAR TRAVEL COACHES; STEVE'S TAXI; STREETCARS; STUARTS TAXIS; TAGS TAXI; TAXI DUNFERMLINE; TAXIPAD; THE TAXI CENTRE FIFE; THISTLE AIRPORT SERVICES; TIGERCAB; TOMMY'S TAXIS; TONY'S TAXI; TOWN AND COUNTRY TAXIS; TOWN AND COUNTRY TRAVEL; TOWN CABS; TREBLE THIRTY TAXIS; TREBLE TWENTY TAXIS; UNITED RADIO CABS; VILLAGE CABZ; W.S.L. TAXIS; WILSONS TAXIS; X CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388007
- 6 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385016
- 12 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383664

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=2
  3rd April 2020 - ESPD - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=13
  3rd April 2020 - ESPD - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=3
  3rd April 2020 - ESPD - Completion Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=12
  3rd April 2020 - ESPD - Completion Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=1
  16th March 2020 - Form of Tender Part Two - TN2 - To be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=11
  16th March 2020 - Form of Tender Part Two - TN2 - To be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=4
  16th March 2020 - Vehicle Details - To be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=5
  16th March 2020 - Driver's Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=6
  16th March 2020 - PVG Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=7
  16th March 2020 - FAQ's - For Information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=8
  16th March 2020 - Form of Tender Part One - TN1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=9
  16th March 2020 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383664&idx=10
  16th March 2020 - Operating Zones
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383664
  Education Taxis and Minibuses Framework Agreement - This Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. However, it may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route and may also be used for the provision of other transport services for Fife Council, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this Framework can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council staff. Contracts will be awarded using the direct purchase method.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388007
  Education Taxis and Minibuses Framework Agreement - This Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. However, it may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route and may also be used for the provision of other transport services for Fife Council, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this Framework can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council staff or Fife College staff as Fife College will also be able to use this Framework. Contracts will be awarded using the direct purchase method described in the Invitation to Tender issued.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615594
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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