Provision of Taxi Services Framework

Location

Highlands and Islands: UHI Inverness IV" 5NA

Description

The Authority is seeking to award a Multi Contractor Framework for the Provision of Taxi Services for UHI Inverness as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) document and its appendices.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority is seeking a Contractor to provide Transport Services, specifically the transportation of authorised students (some with additional support needs or disabilities), and staff to be transported to and from specified locations and the UHI Inverness campus locations. The Transport Service will deliver the passengers to the UHI Inverness campus locations in the morning and return them to agreed locations at the end of the college day (some collections/drop offs will be to/from student’s home addresses and others will be centralised pick up/drop off points for multiple students). The Transport Service is required Monday to Friday during the College semesters (semester dates will be confirmed at a later date). Additional information: Tenderers are expected to examine all instructions, questions, forms, terms, and specification in the ITT and check they are complete in all respects.

Renewal Options

Initial term will be 2 years and renewals may be possible though optional extensions are available

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60120000 - Taxi services

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Legal Justification

Due to the geographical nature and the service delivery and the unlikely event of new economic operators in this area the college will look have a 5 year framework, though this will be reviewed annually after the initial 2 year term

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Tenderers are expected to examine all instructions, questions, forms, terms, and specification in the ITT and check they are complete in all respects. Tenderers should notify the Authority promptly of any perceived ambiguity, inconsistency, or omissions in this ITT, any of its associated documents and/or any other documentation issued to them during the procurement exercise. Tenderers are responsible for ensuring that they have submitted a complete and accurate Tender Response. Prices must be submitted in GBP Sterling, exclusive of VAT 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=798654. 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. (SC Ref:798654) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=798654