Award

Specification of Requirements

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Award

23 Apr 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, alongside Dundee and Angus College, has completed the procurement process for the provision of taxi services and private hire, using an open procedure. The services are defined under the CPV code 60120000, and the procurement was aimed at servicing locations including Dundee and the broader DD postcode area in Scotland. The process reached completion on 23rd April 2025, with awarded contracts covering Dundee and Broughty Ferry, private transfers across Scotland, and regional taxi services. This initiative, signed on 23rd April 2025, represents a collaborative effort by a public body governed by public law, and is categorized under education services within the UKM71 region.

The completion of this tender process offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transport services sector, which were actively engaged as suppliers. Businesses like Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd, Birkhill Taxis, and other local operators are well-suited candidates, providing a mix of quality and competitive pricing. This engagement fosters local economic development and enhances service quality within the community. Furthermore, such opportunities can be pivotal for SMEs seeking to expand their service coverage and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions in the region.

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Notice Title

Specification of Requirements

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Lot Information

Taxi Services: DD1-DD5 (Dundee and Broughty Ferry)

Taxi Services for Abertay University and Dundee and Angus College

Renewal: A 12 month extension can be used

Taxi Services: DD7-DD11 (Carnoustie, Forfar, Brechin, Montrose, and Arbroath Area)

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension can be used

Private Transfers (covering the whole of Scotland, with pick up and/or drop off locations in the DD Area)

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension can be used

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772113
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528817
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE

Contact Name
Nicci Robertson
Contact Email
nicci.robertson@abertay.ac.uk, procurement@dundeeandangus.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382834834, +44 7568538216

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Strathmartine
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIRKHILL TAXIS

CITY CABS DUNDEE

LINKS CABS

MAP TRAVEL

TELE TAXIS (DUNDEE

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