AwardedAwarded 6 August 2026

Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire

New College Lanarkshire · Education

In brief

New College Lanarkshire awarded transport work to Airdrie Taxis, Redline Cabs and East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association and 1 others on 6 August 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £1,868,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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)

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 – Coatbridge
What this lot covers

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. Additional information: 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.

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Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch
What this lot covers

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. Additional information: 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.

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Lot 3 – Motherwell
What this lot covers

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. Additional information: 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.

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Lot 4 - East Kilbride
What this lot covers

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. Additional information: 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.

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Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Airdrie Taxis (SME)
2 bids received
Lot 1 – Coatbridge£421,891
Redline Cabs (SME)
2 bids received
Lot 3 – Motherwell£703,151
East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association (SME)
1 bid received
Lot 4 - East Kilbride£22,000
Central Cab Company (SME)
1 bid received
Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch£703,151

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 003573-2026
  2. Contract award notice · notice 078788-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

2

Awards

1

Suppliers it has used most for transport

  • Airdrie Taxis1 contract
  • Central Cab Company1 contract
  • East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association1 contract
  • Redline Cabs1 contract

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From notice 003573-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 January 2026, last updated 19 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.