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Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision

North Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a new framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision," designed to enhance passenger transport services. This framework targets various needs, such as transport for school pupils, individuals with additional support needs, and wider community services like social care, housing, and internal staff travel. It is structured into two main lots, further segmented into sub-lots, covering the whole of the UKM84 region. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tendering phase concluding on 27th February 2026, and the contracts subsequently signed on 17th June 2026. The framework includes participation from several suppliers, with specific services expected to commence shortly thereafter.

This procurement agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those operating taxis and private hire vehicles. With potential contracts worth millions of pounds, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies in the industry can benefit financially and expand their reach. The structure of the framework facilitates participation across multiple localities, allowing businesses to focus on their strengths in specific zones. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality service delivery approaches, particularly those already established in regions like Airdrie, Motherwell, Coatbridge, and beyond, stand poised to capitalize on these opportunities and contribute to the enhancement of public transport services in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). To meet this need, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services that shall support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) services for Integrated Day Services, wider social care provision, housing, education, corporate and elected members for staff-related travel. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender. This procurement procedure is a replacement to the one referenced NLC-CPT-25-076 that was abandoned in December 2025. Tenderers are therefore required to submit a new Tender in accordance with the conditions stated within this procurement procedure as previously submitted tenders will not be considered.

Lot Information

Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services

In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 - Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 1 of the framework agreement is further broken down across five (5) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 1A - IDS Transport Services - Airdrie Locality Lot 1B - IDS Transport Services - Bellshill and Motherwell Locality Lot 1C - IDS Transport Services - Coatbridge Locality Lot 1D - IDS Transport Services - Cumbernauld Locality Lot 1E - IDS Transport Services - Wishaw Locality Tenderers are free to bid for all five (5) Sub-Lots however may only be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-Lots. Lot 1 shall operate via the appointment of a single Contractor to each of the six Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 1 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision

In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 - Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 2 - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision of the Framework Agreement shall be used to facilitate transport of service users in areas including (but not limited to) social care provision, education pupils and staff, housing / homelessness, elected members, Council personnel etc. Lot 2 of the arrangement is further broken down across three (3) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 2A - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Northern Zone Lot 2B - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Central Zone Lot 2C - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Southern Zone Tenderers are free to bid for all three (3) Sub-Lots and con be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-lots.. Lot 2 shall operate via the appointment of no more than four (4) Contractors to each of the three Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 2 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821088
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559539
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,675,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Airdrie Taxis

Central Cab Company

Lanarkshire Private Hire Ltd (t/a Penny Cars)

Unitedmaxis Taxis Wishaw Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547805
    Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). To meet this need, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services that shall support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) services for Integrated Day Services, wider social care provision, housing, education, corporate and elected members for staff-related travel. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender. This procurement procedure is a replacement to the one referenced NLC-CPT-25-076 that was abandoned in December 2025. Tenderers are therefore required to submit a new Tender in accordance with the conditions stated within this procurement procedure as previously submitted tenders will not be considered.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559539
    Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). To meet this need, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services that shall support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) services for Integrated Day Services, wider social care provision, housing, education, corporate and elected members for staff-related travel. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender. This procurement procedure is a replacement to the one referenced NLC-CPT-25-076 that was abandoned in December 2025. Tenderers are therefore required to submit a new Tender in accordance with the conditions stated within this procurement procedure as previously submitted tenders will not be considered.

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