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title: "Provision of Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0369b3"
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buyer: "NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE"
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# Provision of Taxi Services

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0369b3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of taxi services across the Lanarkshire area involves New College Lanarkshire, serving as the buying organisation. This contract, identified by the tender ID NCL-22-006, is part of the services category, focusing on taxi services (CPV 60120000). The areas of service include Motherwell, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, and Kirkintilloch, located within the UKM84 region. The procurement began with a tender process and has progressed to the award stage, with the latest contract update on 13th August 2025. Key suppliers awarded contracts include Redline Cabs, Airdrie Taxis, Central Cab Company, and the East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

For businesses aiming for growth, this tender represents a substantial opportunity to provide services to an educational authority that requires consistent and reliable transportation for students. SMEs specialising in transportation, especially those with local knowledge and fleet management expertise, would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides significant business potential, given the sustained demand and the potential for increased contract value, driven by the needs of supported learners requiring transportation. Moreover, future opportunities might arise with plans for re-tendering in 2026. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, quality service methodology, and robust business continuity plans will find this tender highly beneficial.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire Area.

### Lot Information

Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch

Provision of Taxi Services - Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Motherwell

Provision of Taxi Services - Motherwell and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Hamilton

Provision of Taxi Services - Hamilton and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

East Kilbride

Provision of Taxi Services - East Kilbride and surrounding areas

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Coatbridge

Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire across the Lanarkshire Area. Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048346-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If extension options are not utilised - August 2024 If 24 months of extensions are utilised - August 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,864,853 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 2TX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AIRDRIE TAXIS; CENTRAL CAB; EAST KILBRIDE TAXI OWNERS ASSOCIATION; REDLINE CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048346-2025
- 13 Oct 2023 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030291-2023
- 20 Sep 2022 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026268-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747532
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00461
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00469
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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