--- title: "Provision of Taxi Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE" published: "2025-08-13" --- # Provision of Taxi Services Buyer: NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Provision of Taxi Services" has been managed by New College Lanarkshire, located in Motherwell, UK. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically under CPV code 60120000, and involves taxi services across various locations including Motherwell, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch, and East Kilbride in the UKM84 region. Originally planned to span 48 months, the framework's duration has been reduced to 36 months due to unforeseen circumstances, and a re-tender is scheduled for 2026. The procurement process followed an open procedure, aligning with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with the contract being signed on 14th August 2023 for an overall value of GBP 1,299,375. This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs in the taxi and transport sectors. Notably, companies like Redline Cabs, Airdrie Taxis, Central Cab Company, and East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association have already secured portions of the contract across different lots, highlighting the potential for regional suppliers to engage with large-scale public procurement projects. Such contracts can foster growth by providing consistent and substantial work over the contract period, offering small and medium enterprises the chance to expand their operational capabilities and improve service offerings. The competitive criteria centred around service methodology and price ensure that businesses focusing on quality and cost-effective solutions stand a good chance of success. ## Notice The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire Area. ### Lot Information Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch Provision of Taxi Services - Cumbernauld, Kirkintilloch and surrounding areas Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. Motherwell Provision of Taxi Services - Motherwell and surrounding areas Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. Hamilton Provision of Taxi Services - Hamilton and surrounding areas Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. East Kilbride Provision of Taxi Services - East Kilbride and surrounding areas Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. Coatbridge Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire across the Lanarkshire Area. Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots. Renewal: The initial agreement duration will be for 24 months. Thereafter, the Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536915 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 13 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If extension options are not utilised - August 2024 If 24 months of extensions are utilised - August 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £670,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,864,853 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE | | Additional buyers | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE | | Locality | MOTHERWELL | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML1 2TX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig | | Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke | | Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | AIRDRIE TAXIS; CENTRAL CAB; EAST KILBRIDE TAXI OWNERS ASSOCIATION; REDLINE CABS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536915 - 13 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490442 - 20 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459442 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459442 Provision of Taxi Services - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire Area. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490442 Provision of Taxi Services - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire Area. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536915 Provision of Taxi Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk - http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707273 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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