--- title: "Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-26" --- # Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority in Newtown St Boswells, is initiating an open procurement process for the provision of a demand-responsive taxi-bus service in the Berwickshire area. The procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure. The tender is currently active, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 12th May 2025. The contract is expected to start from 1st July 2025 and run until 30th June 2028, with potential extensions permitting a maximum duration of up to five years. This procurement offers opportunities for businesses holding a Taxi or Private Hire Operator Licence and aims to foster community benefits through sustainable practices and local engagement. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in transport services, particularly those experienced in demand-responsive transit solutions. Companies capable of meeting the insurance and licensing requirements set by the Scottish Borders Council will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that demonstrate a proactive approach to tackling climate change and maintain robust safety policies will have an edge in fulfilling the contract’s technical criteria. Given the focus on community benefits, businesses that align with social value delivery—such as local employment and environmental sustainability—can leverage this tender to grow their reputation and market presence within the region. ## Notice Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area. Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum duration to 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533346 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | 5 years time | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533346 - 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527943 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=6 9th April 2025 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=7 9th April 2025 - Climate Change Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=8 9th April 2025 - CB Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=9 9th April 2025 - FOI Exemption Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=10 9th April 2025 - Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=11 9th April 2025 - Taxi Bus Supplementary Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=12 9th April 2025 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=1 9th April 2025 - ITT Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=2 9th April 2025 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=3 9th April 2025 - Performance Management Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=4 9th April 2025 - Quality Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527943&idx=5 9th April 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527943 Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT - Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533346 Berwickshire Taxi Bus DRT - Provision of a demand responsive taxi-bus service within the Berwickshire area. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795190 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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