Published date: 10 November 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 December 2020, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£7,500,000

Procurement reference

NOTTSCC001-DN498202-35745162

Published date

10 November 2020

Closing date

10 December 2020

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

3 March 2021

Contract end date

3 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders from service Providers who wish to provide ad-hoc transport services.
Ad-Hoc Transport is defined as short-term or emergency transport for single journeys or repeated journeys lasting generally not more than 6 weeks which can be cancelled at any time.
Vehicles of various capacities will be required, minimum 4 seats and upwards, and in accordance with current Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Legislation, Private Hire or Hackney Carriage legislation or under Section 19 or 22 Permit (as appropriate) if the Provider's use of such a permit is compliant with all applicable legal requirements.
Transport is required for a variety of users including vulnerable adults and young people, those with special needs, disabilities and/or social care/health requirements, council staff and members. The transport operates generally, but not exclusively, within Nottinghamshire, and may extend to other locations within the UK. The specific requirements are co-ordinated by Nottinghamshire Transport & Travel Services (TTS).
Bookings under this Framework will be awarded on the basis of 100% price.
Journeys over 6 weeks will be contracted for via mini competitions utilising the Councils "Dynamic Purchasing System for The Provision of Transport Services. DN 293003. Suppliers can apply to join that framework at any time through the Authorities procurement portal https://procontract.due-north.com
A full description of the services required are included in the invitation to tender documentation
The total contract value is estimated to be worth £2.5 million per annum for Nottinghamshire County Council.There are six lots within the framework and bidders can bid for any or all lots.
Lot 1. Up to 4 Passenger Seats + Driver
Lot 2. 5-8 Passenger Seats +Driver
Lot 3. 9-16 Passenger Seats +Driver
Lot 4 >16 Passenger Seats +Driver
Lot 5. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle + Driver
Lot 6 Tail Lift Vehicle + driver


About the buyer

Contact name

Brian Davies

Address

County Hall
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
England

Email

corporate.procurement@nottscc.gov.uk

Website

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk