--- title: "Corporate Taxi Service Provision" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Corporate Taxi Service Provision Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process titled "Corporate Taxi Service Provision". The focus is on delivering taxi services primarily within the East Ayrshire region, with occasional cross-boundary requirements. The procurement is classified under the general public services category, with an industry CPV code of 60120000. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via the public tenders Scotland platform by 12 noon on 17 June 2026, following the expression of interest deadline at 12 noon on 14 June 2026. The contract is scheduled to be awarded after the tender period ends on 17 June 2026. The procurement involves an open procedure method and offers a main contract duration of three years, potentially extendable by an additional year at the discretion of the council. Locations for potential work include specific pickup and drop-off points in Kilmarnock and Cumnock. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of providing reliable taxi services, especially those with experience in public sector contracts and a focus on high-quality service. Companies with logistical agility and an established local presence in East Ayrshire or the surrounding areas will find this contract appealing. With an emphasis on supporting the transportation of vulnerable individuals, businesses with suitable accommodations and skilled personnel will have a competitive edge. Additionally, with both quality and pricing factors considered in the award criteria, businesses offering competitive rates while maintaining service excellence stand to benefit significantly from securing this contract. ## Notice East Ayrshire Council require suitably qualified providers to deliver taxi services to support the transportation of vulnerable people throughout the Council area with occasional cross-boundary trips. The contract covers planned taxi hires and well as responsive/emergency hires as required. ### Lot Information East Ayrshire (North) For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the North of the authority will be John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council. East Ayrshire (South) For the purposes of this contract the central point for journeys from the South of the authority will be Ayr Road, Cumnock. Further details are provided in the tender documentation. Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of one separate one-year extension at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556053 | | 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 | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3 or 4 years dependent on extension options | ## 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 | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556053 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556053 Corporate Taxi Service Provision - East Ayrshire Council require suitably qualified providers to deliver taxi services to support the transportation of vulnerable people throughout the Council area with occasional cross-boundary trips. The contract covers planned taxi hires and well as responsive/emergency hires as required. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831757.json.