Taxi and Transport Service for Passengers and Urgent Packages

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• Suitability

  All economic operators (EO's) must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) via the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal. EO's must read the SPD in conjunction with all of the sections set out below. Failure to provide information will exclude EO's from participation in the tender stage.

  With reference to section 3A of the SPD and in line with NHSGGC SOC protocol, EO's must complete and return the Stakeholder Information form which is uploaded with this Contract Notice. The Board will verify all the foregoing responses by providing copies of all information submitted to the Greater Glasgow Serious Organised Crime Interventions, Police Scotland who will undertake criminal history conviction checks on all those individuals identified. To assist in such verification process, organisations must provide the information requested in respect of each individual who falls within any one or more of the categories detailed in the form. This is a pass/fail question. In failing, EO's will be excluded from participation in the tender stage.

  With reference to section 3A of the SPD and in line with NHSGGC SOC protocol, EO's must complete and return the Declaration of Non Involvement in Serious Organised Crime form which is uploaded with this Contract Notice. The Board will verify all the foregoing responses by providing copies of all information submitted to the Greater Glasgow Serious Organised Crime Interventions, Police Scotland who will undertake criminal history conviction check…

• Economic & financial standing

  With reference to SPD question 4B1a, EO’s are required to state turnover for the last three (3) financial years.

  Mandatory criteria: Turnover for each year stated must be at least 2 times the estimated contract value stated in the Contract Notice.

  With reference to SPD question 4B6, EO’s are required to provide the following ratios

  • Current Ratio (Liquidity Ratio) of the Company (total current assets divided by total current liabilities) — Acceptable Range is >0.99
  • Net Profit Margin of the Company (net profits divided by revenue x100) -- Acceptable Range is >0 (i.e. positive) or higher

  These ratios will be used to assess the EO's financial strength and security; and to determine whether a parent company guarantee or another instrument may be required by the Authority.

  With reference to SPD question 4B6, and in line with NHSGGC’s SCO protocol, EO’s must provide one copy of the organisation’s FULLY audited accounts and if applicable the accounts of the group for the last three financial years, together with details of any significant changes since the last year end. The counts should be in English and in UK Sterling. If the original documents are not in English, please provide copies of the original and a certified translation into English. If the sums in the accounts are not expressed in UK Sterling, please provide copies of the originals and a UK Sterling rate equivalent copy utilising the pound buys exchange rate applicable on date of the contract advert. The auditors mus…

  Minimum: With reference to SPD question 4B5b, EO's must hold and evidence Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = GBP5m. If EO's do not currently have this level of insurance, they must agree to put it in place prior to contract commencement. This is a pass/fail question. In failing…
• Technical & professional ability

  With reference to SPD question 4C1.2 EO's are required to provide examples that demonstrate they have the relevant experience to deliver the services. Examples must be from within the last three (3) years. Bidders must provide details of four (4) instances of the organisation’s experience in delivering services similar to those described. If applicable, the Board would prefer these similar services to be

  related to a contract undertaken by the consortium or the leading company and their sub-contractor(s). Use the template uploaded with this Contract Notice only to respond. If you do not provide 4 examples of experience or references, this will be a non-compliant request to participate and your tender will be excluded from the tender stage. This is a scored question with a weighting of 40%.

  With reference to SPD question 4C8.1 EO's are required to confirm their average annual manpower for the last three years? This is a scored question with a weighting of 25%.

  With reference to SPD question 4C9 please provide details of IT & Software systems in place to service current contracts? This can include but not limited to Call Centre Booking Systems, Customer Booking Websites, Customer Taxi Booking Apps, Android Apps for Drivers. This is a scored question with a weighting of 25%.

  With reference to SPD question 4C3a what contingency plan do you have in place for staff sickness/absence? This is a scored question with a weighting of 10%.

  Minimum: With reference to SPD question 4D.1 Tenderers must evidence or commit to obtain ISO9001 or other documented quality management system endorsed by the organisation’s chief executive or equivalent. With reference to SPD question 4D.1 EO’s must hold and evidence or commit to obtain,…
• Technical & professional ability

  With reference to SPD 4A1a, EO's providing hire car services within the Civil Government Scotland Act 1982 must confirm they have the relevant licenses. This is pass/fail. In failing EOs will be excluded from participation in the tender stage. With reference to SPD 4A1a, EOs providing hire car services within the Civil Government Scotland Act 1982 must confirm they have a Booking Office License issued by the appropriate council and must not be under suspension. This is pass/fail. In failing EOs will be excluded from participation in the tender stage. With reference to SPD 4A1a, EOs providing hire car services within the Civil Government Scotland Act 1982 must confirm they have a Private Hire Car or Taxi License issued by the appropriate council and must not be under suspension. This pass/fail. In failing EOs will be excluded from participation in the tender stage. With reference to SPD 4A1a, EOs providing hire car services within the Civil Government Scotland Act 1982 must confirm they have a Private Hire car or Taxi Drivers License issued by the appropriate council and must not be under suspension. This is pass/fail. In failing EOs will be excluded from participation in the tender stage. EOs not providing hire car services as defined by the Civic Government Scotland Act 1982 must provide evidence-They are a fit and proper organisation e.g. letter of support from Police Scotland or Local Authority-They have a valid exemption certificate provided by the Local Authority