Tender

TAXI TRANSPORT 2026-2029

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of taxi transport services from 2026 to 2029, specifically targeting home-to-school and home-to-support service transportation needs. This open procedure, with a procurement method classified under services, invites electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Located in Kirkintilloch, the tender represents a substantial opportunity within the general public services and social protection categories. The submission deadline is set for 30th April 2026, after which the award process begins the same day. Essential details, including technical criteria and terms, can be accessed online, ensuring transparency and comprehensive engagement with prospective bidders.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing home to school and support service transportation. Companies capable of offering flexible, reliable taxi or transport services and possessing the necessary licensing will find themselves well-positioned to bid. Given the recurring annual nature and potential additional runs throughout the year, taxi service providers can strategically plan for sustained business growth. Participation in this contract allows for leveraging existing capabilities while expanding service offerings, promoting business growth through consistent demand from the local authority.

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Notice Title

TAXI TRANSPORT 2026-2029

Notice Description

Provision of home to school and home to support service taxi provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of home to school transport home to support service transport and return. adhoc requirements as required

Options: adhoc requirement over the year for unknown additional runs

Renewal: where required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827680
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552607
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
annual

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

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