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title: "Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision"
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# Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cea

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the provision of taxi and private hire services to support passenger transport needs within the region. This initiative, titled "Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision," is at the tender stage, with the timing fully set for submissions by 27th February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on taxi services (CPV 60120000), and encompasses multiple lots, each catering to specific transport requirements across different zones including social care and educational provisioning. The council is seeking to appoint multiple suppliers through an open procedure facilitated by PCS-Tender, aiming to replace a previously abandoned procurement process. The decision to proceed with a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework aims to enhance flexibility and efficiency in service delivery across areas within North Lanarkshire, identified as UKM84.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to transportation companies that specialise in taxi and private hire services. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable, adaptable transport solutions, and a commitment to inclusive service delivery will find the framework to be a lucrative prospect. The council’s emphasis on community benefits underlines the potential for business partnerships to contribute positively to local social objectives while driving economic benefit. The framework caters to contractors who can furnish robust service delivery plans, demonstrate environmental awareness, and maintain compliance with local licensing requirements. Businesses that align their operational practices with these criteria, particularly those with the capacity to handle multiple lots, stand to derive substantial benefits from participating in this contract.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). To meet this need, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services that shall support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) services for Integrated Day Services, wider social care provision, housing, education, corporate and elected members for staff-related travel. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender. This procurement procedure is a replacement to the one referenced NLC-CPT-25-076 that was abandoned in December 2025. Tenderers are therefore required to submit a new Tender in accordance with the conditions stated within this procurement procedure as previously submitted tenders will not be considered.

### Lot Information

Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services

In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 - Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 1 of the framework agreement is further broken down across five (5) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 1A - IDS Transport Services - Airdrie Locality Lot 1B - IDS Transport Services - Bellshill and Motherwell Locality Lot 1C - IDS Transport Services - Coatbridge Locality Lot 1D - IDS Transport Services - Cumbernauld Locality Lot 1E - IDS Transport Services - Wishaw Locality Tenderers are free to bid for all five (5) Sub-Lots however may only be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-Lots. Lot 1 shall operate via the appointment of a single Contractor to each of the six Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 1 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision

In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 - Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 2 - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision of the Framework Agreement shall be used to facilitate transport of service users in areas including (but not limited to) social care provision, education pupils and staff, housing / homelessness, elected members, Council personnel etc. Lot 2 of the arrangement is further broken down across three (3) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 2A - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Northern Zone Lot 2B - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Central Zone Lot 2C - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Southern Zone Tenderers are free to bid for all three (3) Sub-Lots and con be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-lots.. Lot 2 shall operate via the appointment of no more than four (4) Contractors to each of the three Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 2 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005715-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005715-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084697-2025
- 30 Oct 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069815-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057623-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809964
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814126
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821088
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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