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title: "Provision of Taxi Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Provision of Taxi Services Framework

Buyer: INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511d1

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## Summary

The contracting process for Inverness College UHI involves a multi-contractor framework for the provision of taxi services, a service category focusing on transportation. Located in the UK region "UKM6", specifically for UHI Inverness, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. This contract, valued at £240,000, was signed on 14 July 2025. The process has reached the award stage, with Inverness Taxis as an active supplier under lot 1, ensuring the transportation of students and staff. Key criteria for this tender included service delivery methodology, health and safety standards, and cost. UHI Inverness, operating as the buying organisation, undertakes this procurement to facilitate mobility within its campus network in Scotland.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing transportation services, especially those familiar with educational institutions' logistical needs. Enterprises holding appropriate licences, such as a Taxi or Private Hire Car Operator's Licence and a Public Service Vehicle operator's licence, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those adhering to quality, safety, and sustainability standards, can benefit from association with a public body like Inverness College UHI, enhancing their portfolio and increasing their visibility in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a Multi Contractor Framework for the Provision of Taxi Services for UHI Inverness as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) document and its appendices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor to provide Transport Services, specifically the transportation of authorised students (some with additional support needs or disabilities), and staff to be transported to and from specified locations and the UHI Inverness campus locations. The Transport Service will deliver the passengers to the UHI Inverness campus locations in the morning and return them to agreed locations at the end of the college day (some collections/drop offs will be to/from student's home addresses and others will be centralised pick up/drop off points for multiple students). The Transport Service is required Monday to Friday during the College semesters (semester dates will be confirmed at a later date). Additional information: Tenderers are expected to examine all instructions, questions, forms, terms, and specification in the ITT and check they are complete in all respects.

Renewal: Initial term will be 2 years and renewals may be possible though optional extensions are available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046089-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6 Months prior to the end of initial / extension period |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS) |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVERNESS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046089-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 13:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021307-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020777-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 13:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021301-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798654
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00454

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