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Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire

New College Lanarkshire

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2026 at 09:37

Award Notice
Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College procured taxi and private-hire services for students, escorts and staff. The requirement covers scheduled standing-order journeys and ad hoc journeys for business-related staff needs. Passenger groups may include disabled students, lone travellers and people with special needs; vehicles may therefore need mobility access, and vulnerable passengers require a dedicated driver. The service is divided geographically: Coatbridge, including journeys involving Airdrie, East Kilbride and Calderbank; Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch, including journeys involving Larbert, Falkirk and Airdrie; Motherwell, with journeys across Lanarkshire; and East Kilbride for South Lanarkshire College, also covering Lanarkshire journeys. This is a taxi-services contract for operators able to provide reliable local and cross-area transport for education settings and vulnerable passengers.

The procurement is complete and contracts were awarded through an open procedure under a framework agreement, evaluated on technical quality worth 60% and price worth 40%. The tender deadline was 14 May 2026 at 14:00, with evaluation and bid opening scheduled from 15:00 that day. Each lot has a 720-day contract period and may be extended for two further 12-month periods, subject to performance and continuing requirements. Coatbridge was awarded to Airdrie Taxis for £421,891, signed 29 July 2026. Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch was awarded to Central Cab Company for £703,151, signed 29 July 2026. Motherwell was awarded to Redline Cabs for £703,151, signed 29 July 2026. East Kilbride was awarded to East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association for £22,000, signed 6 August 2026.

This outcome demonstrates demand for taxi and private-hire capacity serving colleges across Lanarkshire, with separate geographic operating areas and a mix of planned and ad hoc work. A credible future competitor would need strong local coverage, enough vehicles and drivers to meet scheduled journeys and changing student requirements, and the ability to provide dedicated drivers for vulnerable passengers. Relevant experience must be evidenced through one comparable example from the previous three years. Operators need appropriate local-authority operator licences, licensed vehicles and drivers, current DVLA licences, and current taxi or private-hire driver licences. Drivers must hold Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership. Financial standing, two years of audited accounts and £5 million employers’ and public liability insurance were required, alongside disclosure of any subcontracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire

Notice Description

The Authority was seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services. The services will be divided into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Coatbridge (New College Lanarkshire dedicated lot) Lot 2 - Cumbernauld (New College Lanarkshire dedicated lot) Lot 3 - Motherwell (New College Lanarkshire dedicated lot) Lot 4 - East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire College dedicated lot)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Coatbridge

The services will predominately be within the Coatbridge vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to Airdrie, East Kilbride, and Calderbank. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch

The services will predominately be within the Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to Larbert, Falkirk, Airdrie and Cumbernauld. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 3 - Motherwell

The services will predominately be within the Motherwell vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to anywhere across the Lanarkshire region. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 4 - East Kilbride

The services will predominately be within the East Kilbride vicinity, historically currently our staff are collected from and returned to anywhere across the Lanarkshire region. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. (This lot is for South Lanarkshire College Only) Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have 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-0606df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£1,868,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,147,042 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
29 Jul 20264 weeks 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
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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