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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for transport services operated by taxis and private hire vehicles, under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The project, titled "Award of Transport Contracts operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Q4 2025 #1", took place in the Perth & Kinross Council area with services potentially crossing into adjacent regions. The open procedure method was used for this service procurement within the general public services category. The tender process initiated on 1st October 2025 and concluded by 31st December 2025, with the contract being signed on 9th October 2025. Margaret Roy represented the buying organisation, available for further inquiries.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those operating taxis and private hire services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like those of the successful suppliers James Miller, Derek Bright, and WHTAXIS, are well-positioned for such contracts. Businesses bringing innovative solutions in efficient and reliable transport services can benefit. With a contract value of £43,449.60, participating in such tenders can aid firms in expanding their market footprint and securing sustainable business growth within regional service provision. This tender reflects Perth & Kinross Council’s commitment to engaging with local service providers, fostering regional economic development.

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Notice Title

Award of Transport Contracts operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Q4 2025 #1

Notice Description

Quarterly Report of awards made under Perth & Kinross Council's DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles. This award notice covers one tender exercise awarded during the period 01/10/2025 - 31/12/2025, namely: PKC13624 Transport Contracts operated by Taxi & Private Hire Vehicles September 2025 Full details of the awards can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/20296/Transport-Contracts-awarded-by-Perth-Kinross-Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

see Short Description. The Council will have the option, if intimated in the tender documents, to extend contracts beyond their original term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560751
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
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
£43,449 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 202510 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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DEREK BRIGHT

JAMES MILLER

WHTAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560751
    Award of Transport Contracts operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Q4 2025 #1 - Quarterly Report of awards made under Perth & Kinross Council's DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles. This award notice covers one tender exercise awarded during the period 01/10/2025 - 31/12/2025, namely: PKC13624 Transport Contracts operated by Taxi & Private Hire Vehicles September 2025 Full details of the awards can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/20296/Transport-Contracts-awarded-by-Perth-Kinross-Council.

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