Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire
AwardHighlights
- Award value
- £1,850,193
- Winning supplier
- Airdrie Taxis, Redline Cabs, Central Cab Company, East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association
- Award date
- 6 Aug 2026
Details
- Published
- 19 Aug 2026
- Deadline
- —
- Value
- £1,850,193
- Location
- UKM95
- Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Source notice ID
- rls-2-AUG562610
- OCID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000820038
- CPV codes
- 60120000
Description
The Authority was seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services. The services will be divided into the following four lots:
Lot 1 – Coatbridge (New College Lanarkshire dedicated lot)
Lot 2 – Cumbernauld (New College Lanarkshire dedicated lot)
Lot 3 – Motherwell (New College Lanarkshire dedicated lot)
Lot 4 – East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire College dedicated lot)
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Lots (4)
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 – CoatbridgeThe 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. | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & KirkintillochThe 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. | — |
| 3 | Lot 3 – MotherwellThe 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. | — |
| 4 | Lot 4 - East KilbrideThe 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. | — |
Awarded contracts (4)
| Title | Supplier | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 – Coatbridge | Airdrie Taxis | £421,891 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Lot 3 – Motherwell | Redline Cabs | £703,151 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch | Central Cab Company | £703,151 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Lot 4 - East Kilbride | East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association | £22,000 | 6 Aug 2026 |