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title: "CE-171-23 - Provision of a Taxi Service Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755166"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-25"
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# CE-171-23 - Provision of a Taxi Service Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755166

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has completed the award for the procurement process titled "CE-171-23 - Provision of a Taxi Service Framework Agreement" under the procurement stage "award." This contract is in the services industry category and is located in Ayr, UK. The process began on April 25, 2024, with a focus on engaging multiple taxi providers to transport school children with additional needs, distribute food to school establishments, and provide general taxi services for council members. The buying organization's procurement method was an open procedure, and the process is now complete as contracts have been signed with various suppliers.

This tender by the South Ayrshire Council for a Taxi Service Framework Agreement presents business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized taxi service providers in Ayr and the surrounding regions. The framework agreement covers multiple lots, including transportation services for children and young adults with diverse needs. Businesses with expertise in providing transport services and a commitment to quality and precision could find this tender an appropriate opportunity to expand their operations and establish long-term partnerships with the council. The procurement process has incorporated fair and transparent procedures to engage a wide range of suppliers in delivering essential services to the community.

## Notice

The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

### Lot Information

Transportation of Children and Young People between Educational Establishments for Additional Support Need and Consortium Travel Arrangements

The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

Renewal: (+1)(+1)

Transportation of Babies, Children and Young Adults with Support and Complex Needs and Disabilities.

The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

Renewal: (+1)(+1)

Provision of a General Taxi Service

The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

Renewal: (+1)(+1)

Provision of a Taxi Service for Food Distribution

The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

Renewal: (+1)(+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503836 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,331,480 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | 1 ALBA CABS; AYR CITADEL TAXIS; AYR PREMIER TAXIS; B&G CONTRACTS; CAMPBELL CONTRACTS; COWANS OF AYR; E&S TRAVEL; GARRY GEMMELL TAXIS; GRAHAMS TAXIS COYLTON; HANNAH'S TAXIS & MINIBUSES; JAMIES TAXIS; JOHN KELLY TAXIS; KYLE MINIBUSES; MAJID ALI KHAN; MCCARTNEY TAXIS; MUHAMMAD SAHIB LIAQUAT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; STREAMLINE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503836
- 12 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496397

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496397
  CE-171-23 - Provision of a Taxi Service Framework Agreement - The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503836
  CE-171-23 - Provision of a Taxi Service Framework Agreement - The primary objective is to successfully implement a fourth generation Framework Agreement with multiple Taxi Providers to provide transport services for school children with additional support needs, for children and young adults with complex disabled needs, general taxi services for employees and elected members of South Ayrshire Council when required to perform their official duties and the distribution of food to school establishments under five individual Lots. The new Framework shall begin in April 2024 (to ensure new contracts are in place before the start of the school term which will have to be conducted via Mini-Competition).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755166
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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