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Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT

Scottish Borders Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Classification

  • CPV60112000 — Public road transport services

Lots

  • Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
1001416
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
12 May 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
5 years time

Expected award period

Starts
12 May 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
12 May 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
See conditions of contract
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
4A1a: Bidders are required to have prior to commencement of the contract the following: Taxi or Private Hire Operator License issued by Scottish Borders Council Special Restricted Public Service Vehicle Operator License

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
- Employer's (Compulsory) Liability - Minimum amount GBP5,000,000 per claim - Public Liability Insurance - Minimum amount GBP5,000,000 per claim - Motor Vehicle Insurance (Fully Comprehensive) - Minimum amount GBP5,000,000 per claim
Description
4B5b/4B5c: The bidder must confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below. 4B6: The bidder may at the Council's discretion be asked to provide copies of their audited accounts for the most recent two financial years. Bidders must declare that they have passed the financial standing test of the Traffic Commissioner.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
Complete document 1001416-Bidder Relevant Contract Climate Change Plan Provide legally compliant H&S policy or statement of intent
Description
4C7: Bidders will be required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond. 4D1: Bidders will be required to provide a documented Health & Safety policy or, where applicable (less than 5 employees, self-employed, etc.) statement of Health & Safety intent.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 4
Type
technical
Description
Holders of licenses as stated in III.1.1

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum duration to 5 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Berwickshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91
Entry 3
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-3123
Name
Scottish Borders Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM91
Locality
Newtown St Boswells
Postal Code
TD6 0SA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Headquarters

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Borders Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1835824000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-23221
Name
Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Jedburgh
Postal Code
TD8 6AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Castlegate

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1835863231

Award information

Award 1
Id
035327-2025-1001416-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newtown St Boswells · UKM91 · TD6 0SA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM91

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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