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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Perth & Kinross Council as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Award of PKC13994 Taxi/PHC APH/017" for services in the taxi industry category. This contract pertains to an educational transport service to Methven Primary School that will operate on schooldays starting from 20 April 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and it was initiated as a tender. The contract covers services within Perth, Scotland, with the procurement method being a standard tender process. Notably, the value of the awarded contract is £4,056, and it was awarded to Perth Radio Taxis Limited.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the taxi services sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable and safe school transport. Companies with experience in educational transport logistics, fleet management, or those looking to expand their service offerings within the Perth area would find this contract beneficial for growth. Additionally, businesses focusing on public transport services could leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their partnerships with local councils, ensuring continual engagement in similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of PKC13994 Taxi/PHC APH/017

Notice Description

Education Transport Contract to Methven Primary School from Monday, 20 April 2026. Operating on schooldays only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828755
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557661
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
£4,056 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
Not specified

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED T/A AUTO PARTS GARAGE EQUIPMENT SERVICES

FIELD AND LAWN

FRASER C ROBB

GB GROUP

IPSOS MORI

MELDRUM JOINERS AND BUILDERS

MIKE WATT CONSTRUCTION

NORR CONSULTANTS

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

SOFTCAT

THOMSON GRAY

TRESCAL

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