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title: "Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire"
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# Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606df

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## Summary

New College Lanarkshire has initiated a tender for the provision of taxi services, encompassing the Lanarkshire area, with a focus on facilitating transportation for vulnerable students and business-related staff. The tender, with an overall value of £1,868,000, is segmented into four lots covering Coatbridge, Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch, Motherwell, and East Kilbride. The contract is set for active implementation with critical milestones scheduled, including a closing bid date set for 14 May 2026, followed by the commencement of evaluations. The procurement category falls under services, specifically taxi services, with procurement handled via an open procedure detailed on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for taxi companies equipped to deliver prompt, efficient, and safe services across multiple locations, particularly during peak term-times. Businesses with robust health and safety practices, commitment to environmental sustainability, and capacity for high-volume bookings will find this tender fitting. Firms capable of providing dedicated services to vulnerable groups and possessing all requisite licences with comprehensive insurance coverage are well-positioned to benefit. Participation not only facilitates expansion within the educational sector but also aligns business operations with public service standards, enhancing market credibility.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services. The services will be divided into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Coatbridge Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch Lot 3 - Motherwell Lot 4 - East Kilbride

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Coatbridge

The services will predominately be within the Coatbridge vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to Airdrie, East Kilbride, and Calderbank. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch

The services will predominately be within the Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to Larbert, Falkirk, Airdrie and Cumbernauld. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 3 - Motherwell

The services will predominately be within the Motherwell vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to anywhere across the Lanarkshire region. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 4 - East Kilbride

The services will predominately be within the East Kilbride vicinity, historically currently our staff are collected from and returned to anywhere across the Lanarkshire region. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. (This lot is for South Lanarkshire College Only) Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033866-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,868,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 2TX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033866-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003573-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820038
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00461
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00469
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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