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title: "Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision"
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# Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821088

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services, with the aim of supporting various transport requirements related to education, social care, and other council activities. This tender, titled "Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision," falls under the services category with specific industry classifications such as passenger transport and taxi services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure. The contract will operate in multiple lots across different localities, including zones for Integrated Day Support Transport Services and Ad-hoc Taxi Services. Bidders must submit their tenders electronically by 27th February 2026, and the award phase is set to commence the same day. The contract location is within the UKM84 region, primarily serving the Motherwell area.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of delivering flexible and tailored taxi and private hire solutions. Companies with experience in handling transportation for educational activities, social care, and council-related functions could greatly benefit from this framework, as it spans various sub-lots and requires a diverse range of services. The framework's potential for a maximum duration of 48 months ensures a stable and ongoing opportunity for successful contractors. The procurement is well-suited for organisations that can meet the demanding quality criteria related to service delivery approaches, emphasising reliable and efficient transportation solutions tailored to the needs of North Lanarkshire Council and its community.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). To meet this need, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services that shall support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) services for Integrated Day Services, wider social care provision, housing, education, corporate and elected members for staff-related travel. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender. This procurement procedure is a replacement to the one referenced NLC-CPT-25-076 that was abandoned in December 2025. Tenderers are therefore required to submit a new Tender in accordance with the conditions stated within this procurement procedure as previously submitted tenders will not be considered.

### Lot Information

Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services

In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 - Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 1 of the framework agreement is further broken down across five (5) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 1A - IDS Transport Services - Airdrie Locality Lot 1B - IDS Transport Services - Bellshill and Motherwell Locality Lot 1C - IDS Transport Services - Coatbridge Locality Lot 1D - IDS Transport Services - Cumbernauld Locality Lot 1E - IDS Transport Services - Wishaw Locality Tenderers are free to bid for all five (5) Sub-Lots however may only be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-Lots. Lot 1 shall operate via the appointment of a single Contractor to each of the six Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 1 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision

In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 - Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 2 - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision of the Framework Agreement shall be used to facilitate transport of service users in areas including (but not limited to) social care provision, education pupils and staff, housing / homelessness, elected members, Council personnel etc. Lot 2 of the arrangement is further broken down across three (3) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 2A - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Northern Zone Lot 2B - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Central Zone Lot 2C - Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire - Southern Zone Tenderers are free to bid for all three (3) Sub-Lots and con be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-lots.. Lot 2 shall operate via the appointment of no more than four (4) Contractors to each of the three Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 2 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547805 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The framework agreement will be awarded for a maximum total period of 48 months. Following expiry of the framework agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547805

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547805
  Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") requires the provision of passenger transport services to supplement its existing arrangements managed by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) for school pupil transport (drop-offs and pickups before and after the school day), and transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN). To meet this need, the council intends to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for taxi and private hire services that shall support a range of transport requirements, including (but not limited to) services for Integrated Day Services, wider social care provision, housing, education, corporate and elected members for staff-related travel. Further information on the Lots, including applied Sub-Lots is detailed below. Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the framework agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via PCS-Tender. This procurement procedure is a replacement to the one referenced NLC-CPT-25-076 that was abandoned in December 2025. Tenderers are therefore required to submit a new Tender in accordance with the conditions stated within this procurement procedure as previously submitted tenders will not be considered.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821088
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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