Tender

Corporate Taxi Service Provision

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process titled "Corporate Taxi Service Provision". The focus is on delivering taxi services primarily within the East Ayrshire region, with occasional cross-boundary requirements. The procurement is classified under the general public services category, with an industry CPV code of 60120000. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via the public tenders Scotland platform by 12 noon on 17 June 2026, following the expression of interest deadline at 12 noon on 14 June 2026. The contract is scheduled to be awarded after the tender period ends on 17 June 2026. The procurement involves an open procedure method and offers a main contract duration of three years, potentially extendable by an additional year at the discretion of the council. Locations for potential work include specific pickup and drop-off points in Kilmarnock and Cumnock.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of providing reliable taxi services, especially those with experience in public sector contracts and a focus on high-quality service. Companies with logistical agility and an established local presence in East Ayrshire or the surrounding areas will find this contract appealing. With an emphasis on supporting the transportation of vulnerable individuals, businesses with suitable accommodations and skilled personnel will have a competitive edge. Additionally, with both quality and pricing factors considered in the award criteria, businesses offering competitive rates while maintaining service excellence stand to benefit significantly from securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Corporate Taxi Service Provision

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council require suitably qualified providers to deliver taxi services to support the transportation of vulnerable people throughout the Council area with occasional cross-boundary trips. The contract covers planned taxi hires and well as responsive/emergency hires as required.

Lot Information

East Ayrshire (North)

For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the North of the authority will be John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

East Ayrshire (South)

For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the South of the authority will be Ayr Road, Cumnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556053
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 or 4 years dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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