---
title: "NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811301"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-12-12"
---

# NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811301

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently at the tender stage for a public procurement contract for the Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service, identified as NSS09925. The contract, tailored for the health sector, involves services around Edinburgh and is open under an open procedure. This opportunity involves the transportation of staff and secure collection and delivery of blood products for NHS National Services Scotland and other health boards. Interested parties have until the 30th of October 2025 at 12:00 PM to submit their proposals electronically. The intended start date for the awarded contract is shortly after, also on the 30th of October 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics industry, particularly those with expertise in servicing healthcare sectors. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and timely taxi services, accommodating varying passenger numbers and flexible routing needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the contract offers the potential for growth, with an option for extension by up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Enterprises with a robust reputation for quality services and competitive pricing strategies are likely to benefit from the weighted award criteria, which prioritises quality at 40% and price at 60%.

## Notice

The Authority is putting in place a single supplier Contract for the provision of a taxi service to NHS National Services Scotland and other National Health Boards based within Edinburgh. The contract must provide the 2 following services: - Transportation of staff - Secure collection and delivery of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) blood products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) has run an open procurement via PCS-T in order to set up a single supplier contract for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The framework will be available to use for the following Health Boards: - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - Public Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 The Contractor will provide a comprehensive cost and time efficient taxi service to meet the requirements of all Health Boards named above.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 2x12 months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545506 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 4 years, however if extensions are used it will be 6 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Cardonald |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545506
- 29 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540177

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540177
  NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service - The Authority is seeking to put in place a single supplier Contract for the provision of a taxi service to NHS National Services Scotland and other National Health Boards based within Edinburgh. The contract must provide the 2 following services: - Transportation of staff - Secure collection and delivery of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) blood products
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545506
  NSS09925 Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service - The Authority is putting in place a single supplier Contract for the provision of a taxi service to NHS National Services Scotland and other National Health Boards based within Edinburgh. The contract must provide the 2 following services: - Transportation of staff - Secure collection and delivery of Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) blood products

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811301
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/40723324019981216D37

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