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title: "Taxi Demand Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780260"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Taxi Demand Surveys

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780260

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council recently completed a public procurement process titled "Taxi Demand Surveys," aimed at hiring a transport consultant to assess taxi demand across the city. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically targeting transport-related services. It was conducted through an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive environment. The location for the project is within the city of Edinburgh, specified by the region code UKM75. The finalisation of this contract was marked by an award to Jacobs, a large supplier based in London, with the contract having been signed on 4 June 2025. The planning phase for this project began in October 2024, with subsequent tendering processes between January and early March 2025, leading to the award in June 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in transport consultancy and demand surveying. The project's requirements cater to businesses capable of demonstrating strong economic and financial standing, alongside technical skills, such as conducting similar surveys in the past. Additionally, businesses adhering to sustainable practices, such as addressing climate change initiatives, could find favour in this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had a significant presence in the bidding process, indicating that smaller firms with the requisite expertise were competitive contenders. The emphasis on statutory duties and restrictions related to taxi licensing underscores the importance of understanding regulatory frameworks, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal compliance and transport analytics.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct surveys of taxi demand in the city of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct taxi demand surveys in the city of Edinburgh. This is required to fulfil the Council's statutory duty under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The Act permits the Council to restrict the issuing of taxi licences if they can demonstrate that there is no significant unmet demand for taxi services in the Council's area.. Please see tender documentation for further information.

Renewal: This contract will be let for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further 12-month period if a second survey is required in Year 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532640 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the first quarter of 2028 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the final quarter of 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,277 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532640
- 30 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522836
- 11 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516096

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516096
  Taxi Demand Surveys - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct surveys of taxi demand in the city of Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522836
  Taxi Demand Surveys - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct surveys of taxi demand in the city of Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532640
  Taxi Demand Surveys - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Transport Consultant to conduct surveys of taxi demand in the city of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780260
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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