Tender

Corporate Taxi Service Provision

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is seeking qualified providers for the provision of corporate taxi services aimed at facilitating the transportation of vulnerable individuals within the council's jurisdiction, with an occasional need for cross-boundary travel. Tagged under the services category, this tender titled "Corporate Taxi Service Provision" is currently in the tender stage. The procurement process follows an open procedure. The interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 12 noon on 14th June 2026, with final submissions due by 12 noon on 17th June 2026. The contract, which may last up to four years with extensions, covers services in two lots across East Ayrshire, primarily around Kilmarnock and Cumnock.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in taxi services, to expand their business within East Ayrshire. The procurement process encourages competitive bids where price accounts for 60 percent and quality for 40 percent in the evaluation criteria. Businesses with experience in public service transportation and those that can demonstrate comprehensive logistical capabilities to handle both planned and emergency hires are well-suited to compete. The possibility of electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment adds to the operational efficiency of the project, allowing diverse businesses to participate in this framework agreement, potentially supporting community benefits initiatives.

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Notice Title

Corporate Taxi Service Provision

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council require suitably qualified providers to deliver taxi services to support the transportation of vulnerable people throughout the Council area with occasional cross-boundary trips. The contract covers planned taxi hires and well as responsive/emergency hires as required.

Lot Information

East Ayrshire (North)

For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the North of the authority will be John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

East Ayrshire (South)

For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the South of the authority will be Ayr Road, Cumnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045388-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 or 4 years dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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