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title: "Corporate Taxi Service Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Corporate Taxi Service Provision

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b10

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is seeking qualified providers for the provision of corporate taxi services aimed at facilitating the transportation of vulnerable individuals within the council's jurisdiction, with an occasional need for cross-boundary travel. Tagged under the services category, this tender titled "Corporate Taxi Service Provision" is currently in the tender stage. The procurement process follows an open procedure. The interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 12 noon on 14th June 2026, with final submissions due by 12 noon on 17th June 2026. The contract, which may last up to four years with extensions, covers services in two lots across East Ayrshire, primarily around Kilmarnock and Cumnock.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in taxi services, to expand their business within East Ayrshire. The procurement process encourages competitive bids where price accounts for 60 percent and quality for 40 percent in the evaluation criteria. Businesses with experience in public service transportation and those that can demonstrate comprehensive logistical capabilities to handle both planned and emergency hires are well-suited to compete. The possibility of electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment adds to the operational efficiency of the project, allowing diverse businesses to participate in this framework agreement, potentially supporting community benefits initiatives.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council require suitably qualified providers to deliver taxi services to support the transportation of vulnerable people throughout the Council area with occasional cross-boundary trips. The contract covers planned taxi hires and well as responsive/emergency hires as required.

### Lot Information

East Ayrshire (North)

For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the North of the authority will be John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

East Ayrshire (South)

For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the South of the authority will be Ayr Road, Cumnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045388-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 or 4 years dependent on extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045388-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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