---
title: "Award of Provision of Transport Services DPS Round 12 Contracts - Category 3 Escort Required"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563302"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563302.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-12-19"
---

# Award of Provision of Transport Services DPS Round 12 Contracts - Category 3 Escort Required

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563302

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Award of Provision of Transport Services DPS Round 12 Contracts - Category 3 Escort Required." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically categorised under taxi services. The contract was signed on 30th November 2018 and involves the provision of transport services with an award value of approximately £146,060.87. The procurement used a direct award method following a competitive tendering process, with the buying organisation operating from its office in Irvine, Scotland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses catering to transport services, especially those offering taxi services, including non-staff transport and escort services. Companies specialising in local passenger transport, particularly those familiar with service provision for the council, will be well-suited to compete. The engagement of multiple suppliers in this contract suggests a growing market within the public sector for reliable transport solutions. Companies like BK Minibuses and eddies taxis, among others, highlight the potential for local businesses to thrive in this area.

## Notice

Provision of Transport Services DPS Round 12 Contracts - Category 3 Escort Required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340371 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,060 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NHS LOTHIAN; NHS TAYSIDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; WESLO HOUSING MANAGEMENT LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL; BK MINIBUSES; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CLACKMANNANSHIRE THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE; CUMBRAE CABS; ECG BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD (T/A ECG FACILITIES SERVICES; EDDIES TAXIS; FAIRHURST; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; KIRKTON BUILDERS; LAND USE CONSULTANTS; LDN ARCHITECTS; MAINTEL; MPMH CONSTRUCTION; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; ROCKET SCIENCE; SHIMADZU; SSTAXIS@HOTMAIL.COM; T.A. TAXIS; XMA |

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 10:23 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340371

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- http://www.weslo-housing.org/

## Provenance

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