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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "TAXI TRANSPORT 2026-2029 ROUND 2" is currently in the tender stage and is being managed by East Dunbartonshire Council. This process seeks to secure services for home-to-school and service transport within the East Dunbartonshire region, under the general public services and environmental protection categories. Interested parties have until 17th July 2026 to submit their bids electronically. The tender follows an open procedure for goods and requires submissions in English via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for licensed taxi operators and drivers based in East Dunbartonshire. Businesses specialising in transportation services may benefit from the potential for annual contracts with the opportunity for additional adhoc runs throughout the contract period. The electronic submission method streamlines the tender process, making it accessible for businesses familiar with online procurement systems. Opportunities exist for those with a strong operational presence in the East Dunbartonshire area, looking to expand their services by establishing a long-term partnership with a local authority.

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Notice Title

TAXI TRANSPORT 2026-2029 ROUND 2

Notice Description

Home to School/Service transport

Lot Information

Lot 1

home to School/Service Transport. Please note with consideration to GDPR, Addresses have not been published and will be issued to users as interest has been noted

Options: Adhoc additional runs that become required through the year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835947
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559004
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
annually

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE 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
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

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