---
title: "Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-26"
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# Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8da

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Berwickshire Taxi Bus demand responsive transport service is initiated by Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority based in Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is intended to provide a demand-responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area. The procurement method is an open procedure with the procurement stage currently active, and key dates include the tender period ending on 12th May 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st July 2025 and could extend for a maximum of five years, considering optional renewal extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the transport sector that are equipped with the necessary licenses and insurance certifications required by the Scottish Borders Council. Businesses that have prior experience in public transport services, particularly those holding a Taxi or Private Hire Operator License issued by the Council, and a Special Restricted Public Service Vehicle Operator License, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement in this contract could also benefit from community benefits, promoting further positive engagement and visibility within the local community. Electronic submission of bids is allowed, ensuring ease and efficiency in participation.

## Notice

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum duration to 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035327-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | 5 years time |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035327-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013816-2025
- 3 Mar 2025 at 10:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007613-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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