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Provision of Taxi Services

New College Lanarkshire

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

13 Oct 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Sep 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Taxi Services" has been managed by New College Lanarkshire, located in Motherwell, UK. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically under CPV code 60120000, and involves taxi services across various locations including Motherwell, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch, and East Kilbride in the UKM84 region. Originally planned to span 48 months, the framework's duration has been reduced to 36 months due to unforeseen circumstances, and a re-tender is scheduled for 2026. The procurement process followed an open procedure, aligning with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with the contract being signed on 14th August 2023 for an overall value of GBP 1,299,375.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs in the taxi and transport sectors. Notably, companies like Redline Cabs, Airdrie Taxis, Central Cab Company, and East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association have already secured portions of the contract across different lots, highlighting the potential for regional suppliers to engage with large-scale public procurement projects. Such contracts can foster growth by providing consistent and substantial work over the contract period, offering small and medium enterprises the chance to expand their operational capabilities and improve service offerings. The competitive criteria centred around service methodology and price ensure that businesses focusing on quality and cost-effective solutions stand a good chance of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire Area.

Lot Information

Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch

Provision of Taxi Services - Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Motherwell

Provision of Taxi Services - Motherwell and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Hamilton

Provision of Taxi Services - Hamilton and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

East Kilbride

Provision of Taxi Services - East Kilbride and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Coatbridge

Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire across the Lanarkshire Area. Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536915
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,864,853 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If extension options are not utilised - August 2024 If 24 months of extensions are utilised - August 2026

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
New College Lanarkshire
Additional Buyers

South Lanarkshire College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
ML1 2TX
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Airdrie Taxis

Central Cab Company

East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association

Redline Cabs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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