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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services

UHI Moray

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UHI Moray bought taxi services through a framework agreement to support travel between the institution and surrounding communities in Moray and nearby Aberdeenshire. The service covers five areas: Elgin and Lossiemouth; Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead; Aberlour and Keith; Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde; and Huntly. The requirement is for passenger transport, classified under CPV 60120000, with journeys linked to UHI Moray and the needs of students. Suppliers could tender for one or more areas. The buying organisation is UHI Moray, an education body based in Elgin. The framework concerns taxi or private hire car provision across the named towns and their surrounding areas, rather than a single central travel route or location.

This procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender closed on 13 July 2026 at 10:00, and the contracts were signed on 12 August 2026. The framework duration is 720 days, with two possible 12-month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need; its maximum duration including extensions is four years. Awarded suppliers were CRM Facilitators Elgin Ltd for all five lots; Spot On Cabs also won Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead; and ACE Taxis also won Aberlour and Keith, Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde, and Huntly. Contract values are £43,200, £75,100, £13,000, £85,000 and £18,500 respectively for lots 2, 3, 1, 4 and 5. Evaluation included health and safety quality at 20% and cost at 20%.

This award shows recurring demand from UHI Moray for locally deliverable taxi and private hire services across a wide but clearly divided geographic area. It is relevant to taxi operators, private hire fleets and local transport businesses able to cover one or several of the named areas, including journeys around Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Nairn, Aberlour, Keith, Buckie and Huntly. A credible future supplier would need a Taxi or Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence issued under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, employer’s compulsory liability insurance of £5 million per claim, and public liability insurance of £5 million per claim. The buyer also required staff names and qualifications, strong health and safety arrangements, and the operational capacity to provide reliable student transport across the selected area or areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

UHI Moray have a requirement for the Provision of Taxi Services. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots.

Lot Information

Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas)

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas).

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas)

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas).

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas)

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas).

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas).

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Huntly (and surrounding areas)

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Huntly (and surrounding areas).

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833857
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562668
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The maximum Framework duration (inclusive of extension periods) is four (4) years. Thereafter, a new Framework shall be required.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI Moray
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1JJ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City South
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

spot on cabs

CRM facilitators elgin ltd

ACE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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