---
title: "Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655335"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655335

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council, seeking bids for the "Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service." This contract focuses on providing taxi services for social work service users within the Falkirk Council area and beyond. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 29 July 2021. The tender was initiated under an open procedure, with a total value of £1,125,000. Key deadlines included a submission closing date of 28 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, specifically those specialising in taxi and private hire services. Local companies within the Falkirk region that possess the necessary licencing and insurance are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only engage in regular taxi services but may also benefit from community initiatives designed to create job placements and training opportunities as part of their contract obligations.

## Notice

Provision of a Taxi Service and Private Hire Service for transport of Social Work Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of call off contract for the taxi transport of vulnerable Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

Renewal: A potential extension of 12 months is permissible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427679 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BAIRD TAXIS; BRUCE TAXIS; EXPRESS TAXIS; JTSCARS; RL TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427679
- 27 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416618

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY416618&idx=2
  23rd June 2021 - Revised Compliance Schedule to correct numbering error within original document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY416618&idx=3
  23rd June 2021 - Revised Compliance Schedule to correct return date.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY416618&idx=1
  27th May 2021 - Details of the Framework, application and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416618
  Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service - Provision of a Taxi Service and Private Hire Service for transport of Social Work Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427679
  Framework for the Provision of a Taxi & Private Hire Transport Service - Provision of a Taxi Service and Private Hire Service for transport of Social Work Service Users throughout the Falkirk Council area and to destinations outwith the Falkirk area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655335
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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