Public road transport services

Tender description

Please note this PIN is being issued to alert the market as to an upcoming Tender opportunity that will be advertised via issue of a Contract Notice in January 2018. Note LCC are not seeking expressions of interest at this point in time. The objectives of the Small Vehicles Framework include: — To appoint suitable operators of Taxis. — The provision of both a driver and vehicle. — The operation of Taxis of various seating capacities between 4 and 8 passengers. — The operation of Taxis of various configurations and specifications including wheelchair accessible vehicles. — The carriage of a variety of service users including children, vulnerable adults and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). — The operation of Taxi services in and around the County of Leicestershire and City of Leicester. — The operation of Taxis with or without an escort, as required for individual services. — The operation of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services, including those that collect fares. Leicestershire County Council (LCC) provides transport for a variety of service users including those accessing Children and Young People's and Adult Social Care services. Specific needs are co-ordinated by our in-house Transport Operations Team (TO) based at County Hall in Leicestershire. The current Framework Small Vehicle Framework agreement (SV4) (OJEU Contract Reference 2015/S 108-196701) was let on 27.4.2015 on a one year basis with the option to extend for a further period or periods not exceeding 36 months. Please note this PIN is being issued to alert the market as to an upcoming Tender opportunity that will be advertised via issue of a Contract Notice in January 2018. Note LCC are not seeking expressions of interest at this point in time.