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Provision of Taxi Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Taxi Services" was conducted by the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow. This contracting process falls under the education industry category and involves the provision of taxi services for university staff and students. The procurement stage is now at the Award and Contract phase, with the contract having been signed on 28th May 2025. The process was executed through an open procedure under the main procurement category of services. The procurement involved key players including the buyer, University of Strathclyde, and the supplier, Glasgow Taxis Ltd, with the contract being valued at £550,000 and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those providing taxi and private vehicle hire services. Glasgow Taxis Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses of similar scale and services could potentially compete in future opportunities of this nature. The open procurement method employed suggests a competitive environment that welcomes qualified bidders who can deliver quality services. Businesses offering reliable and efficient transport solutions are best positioned to pursue similar contracts with public institutions. The University of Strathclyde's requirement for taxi services could encourage other educational institutions to explore similar procurement initiatives, providing a further avenue for business expansion in the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier to provide taxi services for both staff and students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier to provide taxi services for both staff and students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800523
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531723
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Amanda McFarlane, Senior Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
amanda.mcfarlane@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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