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Taxi Demand Surveys

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council recently completed a public procurement process titled "Taxi Demand Surveys," aimed at hiring a transport consultant to assess taxi demand across the city. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting transport-related services. It was conducted through an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive environment. The location for the project is within the city of Edinburgh, specified by the region code UKM75. The finalisation of this contract was marked by an award to Jacobs, a large supplier based in London, with the contract having been signed on 4 June 2025. The planning phase for this project began in October 2024, with subsequent tendering processes between January and early March 2025, leading to the award in June 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in transport consultancy and demand surveying. The project's requirements cater to businesses capable of demonstrating strong economic and financial standing, alongside technical skills, such as conducting similar surveys in the past. Additionally, businesses adhering to sustainable practices, such as addressing climate change initiatives, could find favour in this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had a significant presence in the bidding process, indicating that smaller firms with the requisite expertise were competitive contenders. The emphasis on statutory duties and restrictions related to taxi licensing underscores the importance of understanding regulatory frameworks, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal compliance and transport analytics.

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Notice Title

Taxi Demand Surveys

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct surveys of taxi demand in the city of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct taxi demand surveys in the city of Edinburgh. This is required to fulfil the Council's statutory duty under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The Act permits the Council to restrict the issuing of taxi licences if they can demonstrate that there is no significant unmet demand for taxi services in the Council's area.. Please see tender documentation for further information.

Renewal: This contract will be let for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further 12-month period if a second survey is required in Year 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532640
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,277 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the first quarter of 2028 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the final quarter of 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Faulds
Contact Email
kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk, nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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