Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Passenger Transport Service (East Lothian Council)

A Tender Notice
by EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
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Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
11 Jun 2024
Delivery
To 11 Jul 2026 (est.)
Deadline
11 Jul 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Haddington

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Framework with multiple operators to provide Taxi Transport Services for the conveyance of adult services and may include but not limited to the following requirements: -Transportation of children including contact (ad hoc) -Transportation of school meals -Transportation of ELC staff and counsellors (ad hoc) -Buses and mini-bus hire for school outings (ad hoc) Contracts operated through this Framework can generally be undertaken by taxis, private cars and minibuses (including vehicles above 22 passenger seats). There is a requirement for some vehicles to be capable of carrying passenger in wheelchairs (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV)).

Lot Division

1 Saloon ( 4 Seats)

Vehicle required: Saloon (4 seats)
2 MPV ( 5 to 8 Seats)

Vehicle required: MVP ( 5 to 8 Seats)
3 MPV- Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 5 to 8 seats

Vehicle required: MVP- Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 5 to 8 Seats.
4 Minibus (9 to 16 seats)

Vehicle required: Minibus (9 to 16 seats).
5 Minibus- Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 9 to 16 seats

Vehicle required: Minibus-Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) 9 to 16 seats.
6 Large Minibus (17 to 22 seats)

Vehicle required: Large Minibus (17 to 22 seats).
7 Vehicles above 22 seats

Vehicle required: Vehicles above 22 seats.
8 School meals

Vehicle required: Taxi for the delivery of school meals.

Renewal Options

1 + 1

Award Criteria

Quality 10.0
PRICE 90.0

CPV Codes

  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a free webinar event with the Supplier Development Programme. Please note this is a live demonstration of how to bi for this contract using PCS. The event is taking place online on 13th June 2024 at 10am. To register, visit the following link: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/east-lothian-council-supply-of-transport-se... NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=768931. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: There is a contractual obligation for the delivery of Community Benefits once the aggregate spend with ELC reaches 50K in any financial year. (SC Ref:768931) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=768931

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