---
title: "Taxi services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000814783"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000814783.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Taxi services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000814783

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) conducted an open procedure for taxi services in Edinburgh and Glasgow, ultimately awarding the contract for Edinburgh Taxi Services to Central Taxis. The procurement falls under the education sector, with a focus on services. The awarded contract, valued at £14,271, was signed on 11th February 2026. The procurement process commenced in November 2025, transitioning from an active tender phase to the contract award stage. It involved electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined process for suppliers. The buyer is located in Midlothian, UK, inviting businesses within the vicinity to participate.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services. The successful procurement by Central Taxis suggests a favourable landscape for local taxi service providers in Edinburgh and Glasgow. With a contract duration of up to two years for both cities and renewal options available, businesses can leverage the long-term engagement to expand operational scope and establish a steady revenue stream. Given the open nature of the procurement process, there exist encouraging prospects for firms well-versed in delivering electronic invoicing and payment solutions to compete optimally in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Taxi services in Edinburgh and Glasgow

### Lot Information

Edinburgh Taxi Services

Taxi services in Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Renewal: 24 months

Glasgow Taxi Services

Taxi Services in Glasgow and surrounding areas

Renewal: 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551853 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,271 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551853
- 4 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542710

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542710&idx=2
  4th November 2025 - Supplier security questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542710&idx=1
  4th November 2025 - SQA2544 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542710
  Taxi services - Taxi services in Edinburgh and Glasgow
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551853
  Taxi services - Taxi services in Edinburgh and Glasgow

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotalnd.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814783

## Provenance

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