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        <OFFICIALNAME>UHI Moray</OFFICIALNAME>
        <ADDRESS>Moray Street</ADDRESS>
        <TOWN>Elgin</TOWN>
        <POSTAL_CODE>IV30 1JJ</POSTAL_CODE>
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        <P>Framework Agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services</P>
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        <P>UHI Moray have a requirement for the Provision of Taxi Services. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots.</P>
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          <P>Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas)</P>
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        <LOT_NO>1</LOT_NO>
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          <CPV_CODE CODE="60120000"/>
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          <P>Elgin and Lossiemouth</P>
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        <SHORT_DESCR>
          <P>This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas).</P>
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        <AC>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Health and Safety</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Sustainability</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>10%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Driver Requirements</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Account Service</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Methodology</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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        <DURATION TYPE="MONTH">24</DURATION>
        <RENEWAL/>
        <RENEWAL_DESCR>
          <P>The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.</P>
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        <NO_OPTIONS/>
        <NO_EU_PROGR_RELATED/>
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          <P>Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas)</P>
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        <SHORT_DESCR>
          <P>This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas).</P>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Health and Safety</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
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            <AC_WEIGHTING>10%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
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            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
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            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Methodology</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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        <RENEWAL_DESCR>
          <P>The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.</P>
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        <NO_OPTIONS/>
        <NO_EU_PROGR_RELATED/>
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          <P>Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas)</P>
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        <SHORT_DESCR>
          <P>This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas).</P>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Health and Safety</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Sustainability</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>10%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Driver Requirements</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Account Service</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Methodology</AC_CRITERION>
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        <RENEWAL/>
        <RENEWAL_DESCR>
          <P>The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.</P>
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        <NO_ACCEPTED_VARIANTS/>
        <NO_OPTIONS/>
        <NO_EU_PROGR_RELATED/>
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      <OBJECT_DESCR ITEM="4">
        <TITLE>
          <P>Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)</P>
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        <LOT_NO>4</LOT_NO>
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          <CPV_CODE CODE="60120000"/>
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        <MAIN_SITE>
          <P>Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)</P>
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        <SHORT_DESCR>
          <P>This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas).</P>
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        <AC>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Health and Safety</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Sustainability</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>10%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Driver Requirements</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Account Service</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
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          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Methodology</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_COST>
            <AC_CRITERION>Cost</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_COST>
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        <DURATION TYPE="MONTH">24</DURATION>
        <RENEWAL/>
        <RENEWAL_DESCR>
          <P>The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.</P>
        </RENEWAL_DESCR>
        <NO_ACCEPTED_VARIANTS/>
        <NO_OPTIONS/>
        <NO_EU_PROGR_RELATED/>
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      <OBJECT_DESCR ITEM="5">
        <TITLE>
          <P>Huntly (and surrounding areas)</P>
        </TITLE>
        <LOT_NO>5</LOT_NO>
        <CPV_ADDITIONAL>
          <CPV_CODE CODE="60120000"/>
        </CPV_ADDITIONAL>
        <n2021:NUTS CODE="UKM50"/>
        <MAIN_SITE>
          <P>Huntly (and surrounding areas)</P>
        </MAIN_SITE>
        <SHORT_DESCR>
          <P>This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Huntly (and surrounding areas).</P>
        </SHORT_DESCR>
        <AC>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Health and Safety</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Sustainability</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>10%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Driver Requirements</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Account Service</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_QUALITY>
            <AC_CRITERION>Methodology</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>15%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_QUALITY>
          <AC_COST>
            <AC_CRITERION>Cost</AC_CRITERION>
            <AC_WEIGHTING>20%</AC_WEIGHTING>
          </AC_COST>
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        <DURATION TYPE="MONTH">24</DURATION>
        <RENEWAL/>
        <RENEWAL_DESCR>
          <P>The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.</P>
        </RENEWAL_DESCR>
        <NO_ACCEPTED_VARIANTS/>
        <NO_OPTIONS/>
        <NO_EU_PROGR_RELATED/>
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      <ECONOMIC_FINANCIAL_MIN_LEVEL>
        <P>Insurance</P>
        <P>In respect of all Lots, Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:</P>
        <P>- Employer&#039;s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP on an each and every claim basis</P>
        <P>- Public Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP on an each and every claim basis</P>
        <P>Information provided will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where:</P>
        <P>Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice</P>
        <P>Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice</P>
      </ECONOMIC_FINANCIAL_MIN_LEVEL>
      <TECHNICAL_PROFESSIONAL_MIN_LEVEL>
        <P>Operator&#x2019;s Licence</P>
        <P>Evidence of Taxi or Private Hire Car Operator&#x2019;s Licence issued under the Civic Government Scotland Act 1982 must be submitted as part of the tender submission.</P>
        <P>Information provided will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where:</P>
        <P>Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice</P>
        <P>Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice</P>
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      <PERFORMANCE_CONDITIONS>
        <P>As per specification of requirements, the SPD and all tender documentation.</P>
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      <PERFORMANCE_STAFF_QUALIFICATION/>
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      <PT_OPEN/>
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        <SEVERAL_OPERATORS/>
        <NB_PARTICIPANTS>15</NB_PARTICIPANTS>
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      <CONTRACT_COVERED_GPA/>
      <DATE_RECEIPT_TENDERS>2026-07-13</DATE_RECEIPT_TENDERS>
      <TIME_RECEIPT_TENDERS>10:00</TIME_RECEIPT_TENDERS>
      <LANGUAGES>
        <LANGUAGE VALUE="EN"/>
      </LANGUAGES>
      <DURATION_TENDER_VALID TYPE="MONTH">3</DURATION_TENDER_VALID>
      <OPENING_CONDITION>
        <DATE_OPENING_TENDERS>2026-07-13</DATE_OPENING_TENDERS>
        <TIME_OPENING_TENDERS>10:00</TIME_OPENING_TENDERS>
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      <RECURRENT_PROCUREMENT/>
      <ESTIMATED_TIMING>
        <P>The maximum Framework duration (inclusive of extension periods) is four (4) years. Thereafter, a new Framework shall be required.</P>
      </ESTIMATED_TIMING>
      <EORDERING/>
      <EINVOICING/>
      <EPAYMENT/>
      <INFO_ADD>
        <P>Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.</P>
        <P>NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833857.</P>
        <P>The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.</P>
        <P>Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.</P>
        <P>(SC Ref:833857)</P>
        <P>Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=833857</P>
      </INFO_ADD>
      <ADDRESS_REVIEW_BODY>
        <OFFICIALNAME>Elgin Sheriff Court</OFFICIALNAME>
        <TOWN>Elgin</TOWN>
        <POSTAL_CODE>IV30 1BU</POSTAL_CODE>
        <COUNTRY VALUE="UK"/>
      </ADDRESS_REVIEW_BODY>
      <DATE_DISPATCH_NOTICE>2026-06-10</DATE_DISPATCH_NOTICE>
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