Award

Award of PKC13869 Taxi/PHV Contract BCC/022

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 16:14

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has initiated a public procurement process for a child care education transport contract titled "Award of PKC13869 Taxi/PHV Contract BCC/022." This award pertains to taxi services within the services category and involves transporting children to Crieff Primary School. The contract operates exclusively on schooldays and commences on Monday, 23 February 2026. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with Ace Taxis Perth Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement stage of this process has concluded, following a tender period that ended on 7 February 2026. The Council is situated in Perth, contributing locally to the community and aiming to fulfil transport needs efficiently.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi or private hire vehicle services, especially those operating within the Perth area. Companies with capabilities to manage school transport requirements would find such tender opportunities conducive to growth, fostering partnerships with local councils and enhancing their service offerings. The contract is valued at GBP 15,390, indicating potential for stable revenue streams for the selected supplier, and demonstrates market accessibility in transport services tailored to educational needs. Businesses with expertise in coordinated logistical transport for schools could leverage experience and local connectivity to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of PKC13869 Taxi/PHV Contract BCC/022

Notice Description

Child Care Education Transport Contract to Crieff Primary School from Monday, 23 February 2026. Operating schooldays only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823849
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550010
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
£15,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
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
5
Supplier Names

3X1

ACE TAXIS PERTH

FAIRWAYS (GM

LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES

MAN TRUCK & BUS

Further Information

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