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Provision of Taxi Services Framework

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 12:18

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 May 2025 at 14:14

Tender Notice
Tender

14 May 2025 at 14:14

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

14 May 2025 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for Inverness College UHI involves a multi-contractor framework for the provision of taxi services, a service category focusing on transportation. Located in the UK region "UKM6", specifically for UHI Inverness, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. This contract, valued at £240,000, was signed on 14 July 2025. The process has reached the award stage, with Inverness Taxis as an active supplier under lot 1, ensuring the transportation of students and staff. Key criteria for this tender included service delivery methodology, health and safety standards, and cost. UHI Inverness, operating as the buying organisation, undertakes this procurement to facilitate mobility within its campus network in Scotland.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing transportation services, especially those familiar with educational institutions' logistical needs. Enterprises holding appropriate licences, such as a Taxi or Private Hire Car Operator's Licence and a Public Service Vehicle operator's licence, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those adhering to quality, safety, and sustainability standards, can benefit from association with a public body like Inverness College UHI, enhancing their portfolio and increasing their visibility in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services Framework

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award a Multi Contractor Framework for the Provision of Taxi Services for UHI Inverness as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) document and its appendices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor to provide Transport Services, specifically the transportation of authorised students (some with additional support needs or disabilities), and staff to be transported to and from specified locations and the UHI Inverness campus locations. The Transport Service will deliver the passengers to the UHI Inverness campus locations in the morning and return them to agreed locations at the end of the college day (some collections/drop offs will be to/from student's home addresses and others will be centralised pick up/drop off points for multiple students). The Transport Service is required Monday to Friday during the College semesters (semester dates will be confirmed at a later date). Additional information: Tenderers are expected to examine all instructions, questions, forms, terms, and specification in the ITT and check they are complete in all respects.

Renewal: Initial term will be 2 years and renewals may be possible though optional extensions are available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046089-2025
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 Months prior to the end of initial / extension period

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Inverness taxis

Further Information

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