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Taxi Services - Edinburgh

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is seeking providers for taxi services in the Edinburgh and Midlothian areas. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender process initiated on 3 August 2017, with the contract signed on 26 January 2018. The total contract value is £30,000, and it caters primarily to SQA staff and visitors from their Dalkeith site. The service may require availability during normal working hours, and it is essential for bidders to undergo background checks conducted by Police Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 4 September 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the taxi service industry, particularly those with experience in providing reliable transport solutions and conducting criminal and fraud background checks on their drivers. Companies like Edinburgh City Private Hire Ltd and Central Taxis, which have already demonstrated capacity and capability, were successful in securing the contract. This initiative encourages other suppliers, especially those with a solid operational framework and licensure, to explore similar contracts with public sector organisations, thereby expanding their market presence and potential revenues.

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Notice Title

Taxi Services - Edinburgh

Notice Description

the provision of Taxi Services for the Edinburgh and Midlothian area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Taxi Service is available to SQA staff and visitors from our Dalkeith site. The service is mainly required during normal working hours, however, there may be bookings that require a 24 hour service.. All bidders will under go fraudulent and criminal checks to be carried out by Police Scotland.

Renewal: Two year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000497917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CENTRAL TAXIS

EDINBURGH CITY PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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