Framework Agreement for Taxi, Minibus and Specially Adapted vehicles (SAV) Transport Requirements

Descriptions

The scope of services required under this framework agreement comes under the following:-Lot 1 - Home to School Transport - Taxi & Minibus ContractsThe Integrated Transport Unit provide Home to School / College Transport for all eligible pupils in line with the Authority’s Policy for the provision of transport. The Integrated Transport Unit typically arranges transport for approximately 8300 pupils and students to and from Schools, Colleges and other education establishments each day. Taxi and Minibus contracts are generally arranged for pupils who fall into one of the following categories: -·Pupils who are eligible for free transport but cannot access mainstream bus transport due to either the location they reside at, or where the numbers of pupils requiring transport are small and therefore do not necessitate the use of a large bus·Pupils who are eligible for free transport and whose additional needs/medical needs are such that taxi or minibus transport is the most appropriate form of transportLot 2 - Social Services Transport – Taxi, Specially Adapted Vehicles & Minibus ContractsThe Integrated Transport Unit also provide transport on behalf of Social Services for eligible Service Users. This can take the form of voluntary provision or via third party providers. Services will include (but not exclusively) Home to Day Care; Home to Respite; These contracts are generally arranged for Service Users whose additional needs / medical or mobility needs are such that a Specially Adapted Minibus, conventional minibus or a taxi is the most appropriate form of transport.It should be noted that there is an existing framework in place that is currently being utilised for existing routes, which will be used up to the expiry date of 31/08/13. This framework will be considered for any subsequent requirements that Social Services may have.Lot 3 - Ad hoc requirements – Taxi & Minibus ContractsIn addition to the requirements of the Integrated Transport Unit, there may, from time to time, be the requirement to provide one-off transport services for other departments within the Authority, which will be on an “as and when required” basis. Lot 3 will be utilised for such provision.The framework will be a for a period of 3 years from 16 July 2012 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.