---
title: "Taxi Services - Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497917"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-02-02"
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# Taxi Services - Edinburgh

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497917

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is seeking providers for taxi services in the Edinburgh and Midlothian areas. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender process initiated on 3 August 2017, with the contract signed on 26 January 2018. The total contract value is £30,000, and it caters primarily to SQA staff and visitors from their Dalkeith site. The service may require availability during normal working hours, and it is essential for bidders to undergo background checks conducted by Police Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 4 September 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the taxi service industry, particularly those with experience in providing reliable transport solutions and conducting criminal and fraud background checks on their drivers. Companies like Edinburgh City Private Hire Ltd and Central Taxis, which have already demonstrated capacity and capability, were successful in securing the contract. This initiative encourages other suppliers, especially those with a solid operational framework and licensure, to explore similar contracts with public sector organisations, thereby expanding their market presence and potential revenues.

## Notice

the provision of Taxi Services for the Edinburgh and Midlothian area

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Taxi Service is available to SQA staff and visitors from our Dalkeith site. The service is mainly required during normal working hours, however, there may be bookings that require a 24 hour service.. All bidders will under go fraudulent and criminal checks to be carried out by Police Scotland.

Renewal: Two year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308603 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL TAXIS; EDINBURGH CITY PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308603
- 3 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291433

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG291433&idx=1
  3rd August 2017 - Taxi Services ITT Edinburgh
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291433
  Taxi Services - Edinburgh - the provision of Taxi Services for the Edinburgh and Midlothian area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308603
  Taxi Services - Edinburgh - the provision of Taxi Services for the Edinburgh and Midlothian area

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497917

## Provenance

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