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EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a procurement process titled "EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement," aimed at establishing a four-year framework for reliable and cost-effective taxi services in Edinburgh, UKM75 region. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified under "Taxi services" (CPV code: 60120000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an electronic submission method. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 18th May 2026, providing a total value of £2,570,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which offers broad participation, specified within documents available through the provided link. The framework agreement includes community benefits and no guaranteed volume of work, anticipating potential renewal in spring 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services that can demonstrate quality (60% weight in evaluation) and competitive pricing (40%). Suitable businesses will be those that can ensure local authority-licensed drivers and vehicles, strong financial standing, and compliance with UKAS standards or their equivalent. Potential suppliers should possess the capacity to handle multiple simultaneous bookings with an efficient electronic booking process. The framework agreement also caters well to technology-integrated operations with electronic invoicing and payment options. Companies with an annual turnover of at least £725,000 and appropriate liability insurance are in a favourable position to compete. This tender encourages firms to exploit the market in the promising Edinburgh region while contributing to community benefits as detailed in ITT documents.

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Notice Title

EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a four-year 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 wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a cost-effective, reliable taxi service, supported by an efficient booking process and sufficient capacity to manage multiple simultaneous bookings. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033668-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

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