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title: "Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region"
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# Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029398

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## Summary

The APUC Limited is procuring taxi services across the Lothian area, specifically for Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian under the title "Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region". This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with contracts being awarded to active suppliers for an estimated total value of £1 million. The legal basis for this tender is outlined under the applicable EU regulations, and the procurement was executed through an open procedure, providing a competitive platform for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with expertise in taxi and private hire services. Businesses that specialise in providing accessible transportation services for vulnerable groups, including individuals with mobility difficulties or special needs, would particularly benefit from this contract. With the emphasis on standing order services, ad-hoc requests, and specific transportation requirements for health-related logistics, companies capable of meeting these diverse needs are well-positioned to compete and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The authority is seeking contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering four geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian.

### Lot Information

Taxi Service - Edinburgh City

The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot one is for Taxi Services across Edinburgh City. The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Taxi Service - East Lothian

The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot two is for Taxi Services across East Lothian. The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Taxi Service - Midlothian

The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot three is for Taxi Services across Midlothian The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Taxi Service - West Lothian

The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot four is for Taxi Services across West Lothian. The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003121-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL TAXIS (TOLLCROSS; CITY CABS (EDINBURGH; COMPUTER CAB (EDINBURGH; EDINBURGH CITY PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003121-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:051987-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

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