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Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

North Ayrshire Council

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21 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of statutory transport journeys to Lockhart Campus in Stevenston. This procurement, which falls under the services industry category, was conducted using a limited procurement method requiring continuity for the service user due to their severe and complex needs. The award notice, dated 21st January 2026, indicates that the process did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £190,300 GBP, was signed on 8th January 2026. The procurer, North Ayrshire Council, is headquartered in Irvine, UKM93 region, and dealt with the procurement as both the buyer and central purchasing body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those capable of servicing clients with special needs. Companies like Taxi Call (Irvine) Ltd and scotts cabs, which are identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), were successful in this bidding process, hinting at a favourable environment for similar business entities. The procurement method, tailored to meet specific technical requirements, underscores the importance of possessing a unique service offering to be eligible for such contracts. Businesses that can fulfil similar criteria might find growth potential through contracts that prioritise continuity and technical capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Notice Description

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus,Stevenston

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys to Lockhart Campus, Stevenston

Procurement Information

Service user has severe and/or complex needs and requires long term service provider continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547688
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£190,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20267 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Taxi Call (Irvine) Ltd

scotts cabs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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