---
title: "NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3b4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-12-12"
---

# NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3b4

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, conducted an open procurement process to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of a taxi service in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. This service is aimed at supporting NHS National Services Scotland and other health boards such as NHS Education Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Public Health Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, and NHS 24. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services, and includes the transportation of staff and secure delivery of blood products by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. The contract, valued at £280,000, was awarded on 27 November 2025, acknowledging Central Taxis as the supplier, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Businesses that can provide reliable, cost-effective, and efficient transportation solutions, whilst ensuring secure delivery of sensitive materials like blood products, would find this contract beneficial for growth and regional presence. Given the inclusion of various NHS entities, the contract encourages SMEs to partake in public sector procurement, leveraging potential market expansion and enhancing service delivery within the healthcare domain. The open procurement method further establishes a transparent and competitive environment favorable for capable businesses seeking to participate in government contracts.

## Notice

The Authority is putting in place a single supplier Contract for the provision of a taxi service to NHS National Services Scotland and other National Health Boards based within Edinburgh. The contract must provide the 2 following services: - Transportation of staff - Secure collection and delivery of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) blood products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) has run an open procurement via PCS-T in order to set up a single supplier contract for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The framework will be available to use for the following Health Boards: - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - Public Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 The Contractor will provide a comprehensive cost and time efficient taxi service to meet the requirements of all Health Boards named above.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 2x12 months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082362-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 4 years, however if extensions are used it will be 6 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Cardonald |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082362-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060361-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhs24.com
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811301
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00230
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00363
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00393
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30441
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/40723324019981216D37

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