---
title: "EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2.json)

## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a procurement process titled "EC1082 Taxi Services Framework Agreement," aimed at establishing a four-year framework for reliable and cost-effective taxi services in Edinburgh, UKM75 region. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified under "Taxi services" (CPV code: 60120000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an electronic submission method. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 18th May 2026, providing a total value of £2,570,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which offers broad participation, specified within documents available through the provided link. The framework agreement includes community benefits and no guaranteed volume of work, anticipating potential renewal in spring 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services that can demonstrate quality (60% weight in evaluation) and competitive pricing (40%). Suitable businesses will be those that can ensure local authority-licensed drivers and vehicles, strong financial standing, and compliance with UKAS standards or their equivalent. Potential suppliers should possess the capacity to handle multiple simultaneous bookings with an efficient electronic booking process. The framework agreement also caters well to technology-integrated operations with electronic invoicing and payment options. Companies with an annual turnover of at least £725,000 and appropriate liability insurance are in a favourable position to compete. This tender encourages firms to exploit the market in the promising Edinburgh region while contributing to community benefits as detailed in ITT documents.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a four-year Framework Agreement for the provision of Taxi Services. Please note that this is a Framework Agreement and that there is no guarantee on volume of work or level of expenditure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a cost-effective, reliable taxi service, supported by an efficient booking process and sufficient capacity to manage multiple simultaneous bookings. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement.

Renewal: Two years with the option to extend for up to two additional years (2+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033668-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Spring 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,570,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033668-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824526
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681c2.json.