Open Framework for the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (Up to 8 Passenger seat Vehicles)

Following the establishment of the Open Framework the Routes will be called-off via a mini-competition. A Mini-Competition is where all Service Providers on the Framework will be given the opportunity to price for the Route via the Chest and will be awarded based on the lowest price and suitability of provision. When a Route is awarded in a mini-competition it will be detailed in the Call Off Order form (Appendix C) and appended to the Contract issued under Stage 1. All Call-offs from the Open Framework will be awarded on a spot purchase basis and will remain in place for the full-term as specified in the Call Off Order Form (Appendix C) or until terminated in accordance with the terms of the Framework. The Routes awarded under the Framework can commence at any time after the commencement date, however the majority will begin on the first day of the autumn term. The current number of Routes commissioned via this service is approximately 75 although this can fluctuate

Following the establishment of Framework, when authorised Council Officers wish to arrange transport for service users related for Social Care related Transport, they will contact Service Providers on the Framework. Council Officers will contact the Service Provider Ranked first on the framework in the first instance. Should the Service Provider ranked first be unable to meet the requirement of the Council Officer, or if the Council Officer is unable to make contact with the Service Provider through the agreed method of contact, the Council Officer will then move to the Service Provider ranked Second place, and then third and so on. Where a wheelchair accessible vehicle is required, the Council Officer will contact the highest ranked Service Provider that has indicated that it can provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle, and if they are unable to meet the Council Officers requirement (or if they cannot be contacted) then the second highest ranked Service Provider that has indicated it can provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle, and so on. The requirements for wheelchair accessible vehicles are articulated in this document. Journeys performed under this contract can only be booked by authorised Council Officers who will specify passengers, pick up and drop off points. Blackpool Council will not be liable to pay for any additional passengers or chargeable items (such as cycles, luggage, prams & dogs), detours (when requested by the Service User), additional stops or onward journeys. Where these are requested by the Service User authorisation should be obtained from an authorised Council Officer prior to the journey commencement. Any discrepancy between the Service Provider and the Service user should be referred back to an authorised Blackpool Council Officer for a final decision. All Services provided under this lot must be performed only by providers who hold the appropriate licensing issued by Blackpool Council, in accordance with the requirements specified in the tender documentation.

Following the establishment of Framework, when authorised Council Officers wish to arrange transport for non social care related purposes, they will contact Service Providers on the Framework. Council Officers will contact the Service Provider Ranked first on the framework in the first instance. Should the Service Provider ranked first be unable to meet the requirement of the Council Officer, or if the Council Officer is unable to make contact with the Service Provider through the agreed method of contact, the Council Officer will then move to the Service Provider ranked Second place, and then third and so on. Where a wheelchair accessible vehicle is required, the Council Officer will contact the highest ranked Service Provider that has indicated that it can provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle, and if they are unable to meet the Council Officers requirement (or if they cannot be contacted) then the second highest ranked Service Provider that has indicated it can provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle, and so on. The requirements for wheelchair accessible vehicles are articulated in this document. Journeys performed under this contract can only be booked by authorised Council Officers who will specify passengers, pick up and drop off points. Blackpool Council will not be liable to pay for any additional passengers or chargeable items (such as cycles, luggage, prams & dogs), detours (when requested by the Service User), additional stops or onward journeys. Where these are requested by the Service User authorisation should be obtained from an authorised Council Officer prior to the journey commencement. Any discrepancy between the Service Provider and the Service user should be referred back to an authorised Blackpool Council Officer for a final decision.