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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, acting as the buying organisation, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Notice of Contracts Awarded from the Scottish Borders CPP Transport DPS - January - March 2026." This process was conducted through an open procedure, targeting the services industry, specifically under the classification code 60112000. The procurement was focused on sustainable transport services across the Scottish Borders region, UKM91. The contracting process has reached the award stage, having been announced on 22nd July 2026, covering the awards made from January to March 2026. The contracts have been signed and are active, with service deliveries set within the specified regional location.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers within the transport sector. The procurement includes multiple lots, such as taxi services for vehicles up to 8 seats, accessible vehicles for 1-4 wheelchairs, buses with 17+ seats, and minibus services with capacities ranging from 9 to 17 seats. The contracts were awarded to several established transport suppliers, indicating potential competitive advantages for businesses with similar offerings looking to penetrate or expand within the region. Enterprises with capabilities in providing sustainable and scalable transportation services would find this tender and the associated contract structure particularly rewarding, due to both the breadth of service requirements and the volume of procurement involved.

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Notice Title

Notice of Contracts Awarded from the Scottish Borders CPP Transport DPS - January - March 2026

Notice Description

Quarterly notice of contract awards from the Scottish Borders CPP Sustainable Transport DPS. This award notice covers the period January - March 2026.

Lot Information

Taxi Vehicle up to 8 seats

Quarterly notice of contract awards from Lot 1 of the Scottish Borders CPP Sustainable Transport DPS. This award notice covers the period January - March 2026.

Accessible Vehicles 1- 4 Wheelchairs

Quarterly notice of contract awards from Lot 2 of the Scottish Borders CPP Sustainable Transport DPS. This award notice covers the period January - March 2026.

Bus 17+ Seats

Quarterly notice of contract awards from Lot 4 of the Scottish Borders CPP Sustainable Transport DPS. This award notice covers the period January - March 2026.

Minibus 9-17 seats

Quarterly notice of contract awards from Lot 3 of the Scottish Borders CPP Sustainable Transport DPS. This award notice covers the period January - March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834860
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560725
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,642 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BARC COACH HIRE

D.J TAXIS

E & AJ ROBERTSON

GOLDSTAR TAXIS

LUXURY TAXI

NEILS CABS

PETER HOGG OF JEDBURGH

THISTLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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