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Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT

Scottish Borders Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 09:02

Tender Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2025 at 10:03

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Berwickshire Taxi Bus demand responsive transport service is initiated by Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority based in Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is intended to provide a demand-responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area. The procurement method is an open procedure with the procurement stage currently active, and key dates include the tender period ending on 12th May 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st July 2025 and could extend for a maximum of five years, considering optional renewal extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the transport sector that are equipped with the necessary licenses and insurance certifications required by the Scottish Borders Council. Businesses that have prior experience in public transport services, particularly those holding a Taxi or Private Hire Operator License issued by the Council, and a Special Restricted Public Service Vehicle Operator License, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement in this contract could also benefit from community benefits, promoting further positive engagement and visibility within the local community. Electronic submission of bids is allowed, ensuring ease and efficiency in participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT

Notice Description

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum duration to 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035327-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
5 years time

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

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