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.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 – CoatbridgeWhat this lot coversThe 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. | Transport | — |
Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & KirkintillochWhat this lot coversThe 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. | Transport | — |
Lot 3 – MotherwellWhat this lot coversThe 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. | Transport | — |
Lot 4 - East KilbrideWhat this lot coversThe 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. | Transport | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Prior information notice · notice 003573-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 078788-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
2Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for transport
- Airdrie Taxis1 contract
- Central Cab Company1 contract
- East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association1 contract
- Redline Cabs1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open transport tenders- £1.25mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
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.