Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services

UHI MORAY

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

UHI Moray is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement concerning the Provision of Taxi Services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an active status and is classified under the education sector. Operating from Elgin, the institution seeks services across various locations including, but not limited to, Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Nairn, and Huntly. Prospective tenderers can submit their bids electronically by 13th July 2026, 10:00 AM BST, with the award period commencing on the same day.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi and transportation services to grow within the Moray region. The open procedure allows for numerous suppliers to compete for up to five lots, ensuring flexible growth potential for both small and large operators. Key criteria such as health and safety and cost efficiency will be evaluated, making it suitable for companies with a strong compliance record and competitive pricing strategies. With the potential option to extend the contract period, consistent performance could lead to longstanding partnerships with UHI Moray.

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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.

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=JUN557693
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
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20261 months to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

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