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Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority in Newtown St Boswells, is initiating an open procurement process for the provision of a demand-responsive taxi-bus service in the Berwickshire area. The procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure. The tender is currently active, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 12th May 2025. The contract is expected to start from 1st July 2025 and run until 30th June 2028, with potential extensions permitting a maximum duration of up to five years. This procurement offers opportunities for businesses holding a Taxi or Private Hire Operator Licence and aims to foster community benefits through sustainable practices and local engagement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in transport services, particularly those experienced in demand-responsive transit solutions. Companies capable of meeting the insurance and licensing requirements set by the Scottish Borders Council will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that demonstrate a proactive approach to tackling climate change and maintain robust safety policies will have an edge in fulfilling the contract’s technical criteria. Given the focus on community benefits, businesses that align with social value delivery—such as local employment and environmental sustainability—can leverage this tender to grow their reputation and market presence within the region.

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Notice Title

Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT

Notice Description

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum duration to 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533346
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
5 years time

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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