Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c06-3a67-7165-8fc8-9c593612c2b1/passenger-transport-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Passenger Transport Framework [Bournemouth Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-borough-council) Estimated value £13,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 3 Jun 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender .The Passenger Transport Framework is a joint procurement between Bournemouth Borough Council and the Borough of Poole. Bournemouth Borough Council led the procurement process. A Framework Agreement was created covering 3 lots. The Framework is an agreement that sets out the terms under which individual contracts (call offs) are let during the contract period. The contract will cover 3 lots; • Lot 1, Provision of Minibuses 9-16 passenger seats (including minibuses with adaptations for the transportation of passengers travelling in wheelchairs) • Lot 2, Provision of Taxis, Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars of up to 8 passenger seats (including vehicles manufactured or adapted for the transportation of passengers travelling in wheelchairs) • Lot 3, Provision of ‘AdHoc Provision' of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles for up to 8 passengers. ‘Ad Hoc Provision' will include short notice and one-off bookings. Route bookings are made to the highest ranked supplier and their availability. If the supplier ranked 1st is unavailable, then it will go to the 2nd ranked supplier. If the supplier ranked 2nd is unavailable, then it will go to the 3rd ranked supplier. If they are unable to accept a route it will go to the 4th ranked supplier. For Bournemouth Routes companies are ranked as follows; 1st Poole Radio Cabs 2nd United Taxis 3rd Ariel Taxis 4th Christchurch Radio Cabs. For Poole routes companies are ranked as follows. 1st Poole Radio Cabs 2nd Ariel Taxis The contracts will run between September 2016 and August 2020. Based on historical data, the total, estimated spend for the contract is £13,000,000. The spend is equally spread between both Councils over the life of the contract (£6.5m/£6.5m), however individual routes and call-offs will vary between the two Councils. The figures are estimates and the Councils can't guarantee that this value of business can be generated during the period of the contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Road transport services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ee6554cc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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