Award

Taxi services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) conducted an open procedure for taxi services in Edinburgh and Glasgow, ultimately awarding the contract for Edinburgh Taxi Services to Central Taxis. The procurement falls under the education sector, with a focus on services. The awarded contract, valued at £14,271, was signed on 11th February 2026. The procurement process commenced in November 2025, transitioning from an active tender phase to the contract award stage. It involved electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined process for suppliers. The buyer is located in Midlothian, UK, inviting businesses within the vicinity to participate.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services. The successful procurement by Central Taxis suggests a favourable landscape for local taxi service providers in Edinburgh and Glasgow. With a contract duration of up to two years for both cities and renewal options available, businesses can leverage the long-term engagement to expand operational scope and establish a steady revenue stream. Given the open nature of the procurement process, there exist encouraging prospects for firms well-versed in delivering electronic invoicing and payment solutions to compete optimally in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Taxi services

Notice Description

Taxi services in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Lot Information

Edinburgh Taxi Services

Taxi services in Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Renewal: 24 months

Glasgow Taxi Services

Taxi Services in Glasgow and surrounding areas

Renewal: 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551853
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,271 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL TAXIS

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