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SQA2331 - Provision Taxi Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority based in Midlothian, UK, has awarded a contract titled "SQA2331 - Provision Taxi Services" for the provision of taxi services. The procurement process, completed in 2024, involved multiple suppliers including Central Taxis and Spring Radio Cars Ltd. The industry category for this contract is services, and key dates such as the contract signing deadline were on 7th April 2022.

This tender by the Scottish Qualifications Authority for taxi services presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the transportation sector. Companies providing taxi services or related transportation services are well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement. With the contract being awarded and the procurement process complete, interested businesses can explore potential partnerships and growth prospects in the transportation industry.

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Notice Title

SQA2331 - Provision Taxi Services

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi Services

Lot Information

SQA2331 - Provision Taxi Service

Provision of Taxi Services

Renewal: Extension of 2 years blocks of 1 year

SQA2331 - Provision Taxi Service

Provision Taxi Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000679132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501773
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
Elizabeth Cunningham
Contact Email
elizabeth.cunningham@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CENTRAL TAXIS

SPRING RADIO CARS LTD T/A GLASGO CARS

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