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title: "Specification of Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c6a"
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# Specification of Requirements

Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c6a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Abertay University, involves the provision of taxi services and private hire across Dundee and the surrounding regions. The process falls under the services category and covers areas including Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, and across Scotland. This open procedure has moved through various stages, with the award notices confirming contracts signed on 23rd April 2025. The procurement method adopted is open, with the tender process being previously set to close in August 2024, demonstrating a well-structured timeline aligning with European legal frameworks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing taxi and private hire services. The active contracts, distributed across multiple areas, are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand service coverage in Scotland, particularly those already established in the region. Companies such as Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd and city cabs dundee ltd, which have been actively awarded parts of these contracts, illustrate the competitive opportunities available for SMEs aiming to leverage their regional expertise to secure public contracts and drive business growth.

## Notice

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

### Lot Information

Taxi Services: DD1-DD5 (Dundee and Broughty Ferry)

Taxi Services for Abertay University and Dundee and Angus College

Renewal: A 12 month extension can be used

Taxi Services: DD7-DD11 (Carnoustie, Forfar, Brechin, Montrose, and Arbroath Area)

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension can be used

Private Transfers (covering the whole of Scotland, with pick up and/or drop off locations in the DD Area)

Provision of Taxi Services and Private Hire

Renewal: 1 x 12 months extension can be used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016542-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Strathmartine |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BIRKHILL TAXIS; CITY CABS DUNDEE; LINKS CABS; MAP TRAVEL; TELE TAXIS (DUNDEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016542-2025
- 15 Aug 2024 at 09:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025920-2024
- 16 Jul 2024 at 12:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021826-2024
- 10 Jul 2024 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021143-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abertay.ac.uk
- http://www.dundeeandangus.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772113
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00221
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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