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EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured a taxi services framework agreement for journeys and bookings supporting university operations in Edinburgh. The requirement is for a cost-effective, reliable taxi service with an efficient booking process and enough capacity to manage multiple simultaneous bookings. Drivers and vehicles must be licensed by the relevant local authority to operate taxi services. The procurement is for services, classified under CPV 60120000. The framework has one appointed supplier and may be used for taxi and private hire car provision. The buyer is the University of Edinburgh, which also acts as a central purchasing body. The requirement is designed around organised booking and operational capacity rather than a single one-off journey or vehicle purchase.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited on 18 May 2026, with the contract signed on 24 July 2026. The open procedure established a single-supplier framework valued at GBP 2,570,000. The initial contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, with options to extend for up to two further years, potentially to 31 July 2030. Quality carried 60% of the evaluation and price 40%. Three electronic bids were received. The framework has no guaranteed volume or expenditure. Bidders needed at least GBP 725,000 general annual turnover for the previous three years, specified insurance cover, and disclosure of any intended subcontracting. The buyer expects the requirement to recur in Spring 2030.

This award shows a recurring requirement for a substantial, organised taxi operation serving the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. A credible future competitor would need a fleet of locally licensed taxis and/or private hire cars, reliable dispatch and booking systems, and sufficient driver and vehicle capacity to handle several bookings at the same time. The successful supplier profile is compatible with an SME, but the requirement also demands the financial strength to support sizeable contractual obligations. Relevant suppliers would need general annual turnover at the required level, employer’s liability and public liability insurance of GBP 5 million per event, and fully comprehensive plant, equipment and motor vehicle insurance with an appropriate indemnity limit. They should also be able to manage subcontracting transparently and provide a parent company guarantee where applicable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh procured a Framework Agreement for the provision of Taxi Services. Please note that this is a Framework Agreement and that there is no guarantee on volume of work or level of expenditure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh appointed a Supplier to provide a cost-effective, reliable taxi service, supported by an efficient booking process and sufficient capacity to manage multiple simultaneous bookings.

Options: The dates for this Framework Agreement are 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this Framework Agreement for up to two additional years, potentially taking the contract through to 31 July 2030.

Renewal: Two years with the option to extend for up to two additional years (2+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824526
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561469
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,570,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,570,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central Radio Taxis (Tollcross) Limited

Further Information

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