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Specification of Requirements

Abertay University

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:12

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TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2024 at 10:49

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TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2024 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Abertay University, involves the provision of taxi services and private hire across Dundee and the surrounding regions. The process falls under the services category and covers areas including Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, and across Scotland. This open procedure has moved through various stages, with the award notices confirming contracts signed on 23rd April 2025. The procurement method adopted is open, with the tender process being previously set to close in August 2024, demonstrating a well-structured timeline aligning with European legal frameworks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing taxi and private hire services. The active contracts, distributed across multiple areas, are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand service coverage in Scotland, particularly those already established in the region. Companies such as Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd and city cabs dundee ltd, which have been actively awarded parts of these contracts, illustrate the competitive opportunities available for SMEs aiming to leverage their regional expertise to secure public contracts and drive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specification of Requirements

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Lot Information

Taxi Services: DD1-DD5 (Dundee and Broughty Ferry)

Taxi Services for Abertay University and Dundee and Angus College

Renewal: A 12 month extension can be used

Taxi Services: DD7-DD11 (Carnoustie, Forfar, Brechin, Montrose, and Arbroath Area)

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension can be used

Private Transfers (covering the whole of Scotland, with pick up and/or drop off locations in the DD Area)

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension can be used

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016542-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Abertay University
Additional Buyers

Dundee and Angus College

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Birkhill taxis

LINKS CABS

Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd

city cabs dundee ltd

map travel

Further Information

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