--- title: "Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-02-16" --- # Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940.json) ## Summary APUC Limited is seeking contractors for the provision of taxi services across the Edinburgh region, specifically covering four geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. The procurement process began with the tender being published on 8 February 2017, with the submission deadline set for 13 March 2017. This open procedure aims to select qualified suppliers who can deliver essential service categories for the public sector, ensuring compliance with regulations and offering community benefits. The framework agreement allows for a maximum of 12 participants and includes various contract opportunities, each valued at approximately £1,000,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, especially those with experience in providing taxis or private hire services. Companies with capabilities to cater to vulnerable groups, including wheelchair access and other special needs, will be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. Additionally, businesses that possess the necessary qualifications and insurances, as well as a proven track record in handling transportation logistics for public institutions, are encouraged to participate and potentially benefit from the expected community engagements associated with this framework. ## Notice The authority is seeking contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering four geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. ### Lot Information Taxi Service - East Lothian The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot two is for Taxi Services across East Lothian. The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the 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 (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm. 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 reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Taxi Service - Midlothian The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot three is for Taxi Services across Midlothian The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the 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 (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm. 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 reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Taxi Service - West Lothian The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot four is for Taxi Services across West Lothian. The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the 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 (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm. 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 reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Taxi Service - Edinburgh City The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering 4 geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Lot one is for Taxi Services across Edinburgh City. The taxi services will have three elements of usage: Standing Orders - the 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 (all Taxis must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis mainly for the groups detailed above but in addition to this providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the members accessing this framework agreement. Transportation for NHS Lothian - There will be a requirement for the transportation of blood, specimens and equipment. The transfer of specimens by road is in the scope of the dangerous goods legislation and drivers as a minimum will need to have had awareness such as ADR awareness training. Further information on ADR is available from the following website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm. 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 reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406945 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 16 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 1 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | April 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | CENTRAL TAXIS (TOLLCROSS; CITY CABS (EDINBURGH; COMPUTER CAB (EDINBURGH; EDINBURGH CITY PRIVATE HIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406945 - 8 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272789 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB272789&idx=2 10th February 2017 - ESPD for TRA1001 C1 Taxi Services Edinburgh - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272789 Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region - The authority is seeking contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering four geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406945 Taxi Services - Edinburgh Region - The authority is seeking contractor(s) for the delivery of Taxi Services (TRA1001C1) operating across the Lothian area covering four geographical lots: Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480940 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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