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title: "Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820038"
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buyer: "NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE"
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# Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820038

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## Summary

New College Lanarkshire is currently in the tender stage for the provision of taxi services to meet the needs across several regions, including Coatbridge, Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch, Motherwell, and East Kilbride. The contract, valued at approximately £1,868,000, is structured into four distinct lots, accommodating both planned hires and ad-hoc transportation requirements. This public procurement falls within the education sector and serves the Lanarkshire area, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions. Interested suppliers should register by 14 May 2026, with the award period commencing shortly thereafter. New College Lanarkshire, located in Motherwell, Scotland, stands as the buying organisation, with associated partners such as South Lanarkshire College and review entity Hamilton Sheriff Court. The main procurement category is services within the education sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses geared towards transportation services, particularly those specialising in taxi operations. Eligible businesses with capacities for prompt and efficient service delivery, robust safeguarding practices, and a commitment to reducing environmental impact may find lucrative prospects here. Companies wishing to participate should demonstrate a strong safety record, efficient booking handling, and appropriate insurance coverage including public and employer's liability. The framework agreement supports growth through stable demand from educational institutions, making it suitable for contractors capable of managing large-scale, multi-location transportation logistics. Suppliers with expertise in addressing mobility needs and safeguarding vulnerable individuals, such as disabled students, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services. The services will be divided into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Coatbridge Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch Lot 3 - Motherwell Lot 4 - East Kilbride

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Coatbridge

The services will predominately be within the Coatbridge vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to Airdrie, East Kilbride, and Calderbank. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch

The services will predominately be within the Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to Larbert, Falkirk, Airdrie and Cumbernauld. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 3 - Motherwell

The services will predominately be within the Motherwell vicinity, however historically our students are collected from and returned to anywhere across the Lanarkshire region. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Lot 4 - East Kilbride

The services will predominately be within the East Kilbride vicinity, historically currently our staff are collected from and returned to anywhere across the Lanarkshire region. This can change from each session throughout the duration of the Agreement, based on the needs of the students. (This lot is for South Lanarkshire College Only) Planned Hires - Standing Orders - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled taxi/private hire service) for the transportation of vulnerable groups who may include but is not limited to disabled students (The college will notify the company if the taxis require access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor should note that for the transportation of vulnerable groups, a dedicated driver shall be required. Ad Hoc - Provision of a taxi and/or private hire service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled taxi/private hire service), providing transportation for business related staff requirements across the Authorities accessing this Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority will have 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=APR553841 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,868,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553841
- 15 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547313

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547313
  Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire - New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College require provision of Taxi Services across the Lanarkshire area and intend to form a framework agreement to cover the needs. This will include Planned Hires and Ad-hoc transportation of vulnerable students and business-related staff. Contractors interested in participating in the opportunity should be able to demonstrate at least the following (non-exhaustive list): Have capacity to deliver a prompt and efficient service to all the Colleges participating in this tender, with sufficient resource and processes in place to handle multiple bookings at any one time, in particular term-time peak periods. Commitment to safety, including a strong health and safety record, robust safeguarding practices, and compliance with all relevant transport regulations. Environmental awareness, with efforts to reduce emissions and adopt sustainable transport practices where possible. Appropriate insurance cover, including public liability and employer's liability aligned with the scale and nature of operations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553841
  Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services. The services will be divided into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Coatbridge Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch Lot 3 - Motherwell Lot 4 - East Kilbride

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820038
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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