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Provision of Taxi Services

New College Lanarkshire

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13 Aug 2025 at 11:47

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Award

13 Oct 2023 at 13:50

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20 Sep 2022 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of taxi services across the Lanarkshire area involves New College Lanarkshire, serving as the buying organisation. This contract, identified by the tender ID NCL-22-006, is part of the services category, focusing on taxi services (CPV 60120000). The areas of service include Motherwell, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, and Kirkintilloch, located within the UKM84 region. The procurement began with a tender process and has progressed to the award stage, with the latest contract update on 13th August 2025. Key suppliers awarded contracts include Redline Cabs, Airdrie Taxis, Central Cab Company, and the East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

For businesses aiming for growth, this tender represents a substantial opportunity to provide services to an educational authority that requires consistent and reliable transportation for students. SMEs specialising in transportation, especially those with local knowledge and fleet management expertise, would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides significant business potential, given the sustained demand and the potential for increased contract value, driven by the needs of supported learners requiring transportation. Moreover, future opportunities might arise with plans for re-tendering in 2026. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, quality service methodology, and robust business continuity plans will find this tender highly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire Area.

Lot Information

Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch

Provision of Taxi Services - Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Motherwell

Provision of Taxi Services - Motherwell and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Hamilton

Provision of Taxi Services - Hamilton and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

East Kilbride

Provision of Taxi Services - East Kilbride and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Coatbridge

Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire across the Lanarkshire Area. Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0369b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048346-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,864,853 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If extension options are not utilised - August 2024 If 24 months of extensions are utilised - August 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
New College Lanarkshire
Additional Buyers

South Lanarkshire College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
ML1 2TX
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Airdrie Taxis

Central Cab Company

East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association

Redline Cabs

Further Information

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