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EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

University Of Edinburgh

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:38

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured a framework agreement for taxi services supporting university operations in Edinburgh. The requirement covers a cost-effective and reliable taxi service, with an efficient booking process and enough vehicle and driver capacity to handle multiple bookings at the same time. The service includes taxi and/or private hire car provision, with activity delivered in the Edinburgh area. The framework is intended to support the university’s transport needs through an organised supplier arrangement rather than a single defined journey or project. The procurement is categorised as taxi services (CPV 60120000). It is relevant to licensed taxi operators, private hire providers and organisations able to coordinate a sufficiently large local driver and vehicle network.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited was selected as the supplier, and the contract is active. The award date was 24 July 2026 and the contract was signed on 24 July 2026. The awarded contract value is £2,570,000. The framework runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, with options to extend for up to two additional years, potentially taking it to 31 July 2030. Quality carried 60% of the evaluation and price 40%. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English. Three bids were received, all from SMEs. The arrangement is for one framework participant, and the buyer states that volumes and expenditure are not guaranteed.

This award shows established demand from the University of Edinburgh for managed taxi and private hire capacity in Edinburgh, delivered through a framework route and assessed primarily on service quality. A credible future competitor would need all drivers and vehicles to hold the relevant local-authority licences, together with an efficient booking and dispatch operation capable of handling multiple simultaneous bookings. The requirement also favours suppliers with substantial financial resilience: the selection process required evidence of general annual turnover of at least £725,000 over the previous three years, £5 million employers’ liability insurance and £5 million public liability insurance per event, plus fully comprehensive plant, equipment and motor vehicle cover. Suppliers should also be able to explain any intended subcontracting and provide assurance that contractual obligations can be completed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh procured a Framework Agreement for the provision of Taxi Services. Please note that this is a Framework Agreement and that there is no guarantee on volume of work or level of expenditure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh appointed a Supplier to provide a cost-effective, reliable taxi service, supported by an efficient booking process and sufficient capacity to manage multiple simultaneous bookings.

Options: The dates for this Framework Agreement are 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this Framework Agreement for up to two additional years, potentially taking the contract through to 31 July 2030.

Renewal: Two years with the option to extend for up to two additional years (2+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073236-2026
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
£2,570,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,570,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited

Further Information

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