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NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 11:11

Award Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, conducted an open procurement process to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of a taxi service in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. This service is aimed at supporting NHS National Services Scotland and other health boards such as NHS Education Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Public Health Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, and NHS 24. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services, and includes the transportation of staff and secure delivery of blood products by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. The contract, valued at £280,000, was awarded on 27 November 2025, acknowledging Central Taxis as the supplier, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Businesses that can provide reliable, cost-effective, and efficient transportation solutions, whilst ensuring secure delivery of sensitive materials like blood products, would find this contract beneficial for growth and regional presence. Given the inclusion of various NHS entities, the contract encourages SMEs to partake in public sector procurement, leveraging potential market expansion and enhancing service delivery within the healthcare domain. The open procurement method further establishes a transparent and competitive environment favorable for capable businesses seeking to participate in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service

Notice Description

The Authority is putting in place a single supplier Contract for the provision of a taxi service to NHS National Services Scotland and other National Health Boards based within Edinburgh. The contract must provide the 2 following services: - Transportation of staff - Secure collection and delivery of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) blood products

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) has run an open procurement via PCS-T in order to set up a single supplier contract for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The framework will be available to use for the following Health Boards: - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - Public Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 The Contractor will provide a comprehensive cost and time efficient taxi service to meet the requirements of all Health Boards named above.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 2x12 months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082362-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 4 years, however if extensions are used it will be 6 years.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

NHS 24

NHS Education for Scotland

Public Health Scotland

Scottish Ambulance Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central Taxis Ltd

Further Information

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