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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Perth & Kinross Council, involves the awarding of the "Award of PKC13628 Taxi/PHC Contract BCC/005," a service contract classified under the taxi services industry (CPV code 60120000). This contract facilitates child care education transport to Crieff High School commencing from 23rd September 2025 and will operate on schooldays only, running until 7th February 2026. Currently at the award stage, the contract has been granted to Ace Taxis Perth Ltd, following a competitive tender process that attracted three bids. The services will be conducted primarily within Perth, with the council acting as the purchasing authority, based at 2 High Street, Perth.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing consistent, reliable school transport solutions. Bidders who possess experience in handling structured schedules, especially in an educational setting, would find themselves well-suited for this contract type. The procurement represents a stable revenue stream over the school year duration and is ideal for businesses looking to expand their service portfolio in the public transport sector within the Perth area.

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Notice Title

Award of PKC13628 Taxi/PHC Contract BCC/005

Notice Description

Child Care Education Transport Contract to Crieff High School from Tuesday, 23 September 2025. Operating on schooldays only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£36,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Falkirk Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

National Galleries of Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Akhter Computers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Barnett Waddingham LLP

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

DataVita Limited

Deciding Matters

EKOS Ltd

Elevator

Elis

Fishers Services Ltd

GCU

GMG Contractors Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

HAGS-SMP Limited.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Hearts & Minds

Ipsos MORI

Jump Research

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

MAM Contracting

Scot J C B Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thinkproject UK

Thomas & Adamson International Limited

Tony weir contractor LTD

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment Limited

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