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Published 10 Jun 2026, 12:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services

Official notice

Authority: UHI Moray

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: Scotland (UKM50)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 13 Jul 2026awarded 12 Aug 2026
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

UHI Moray have a requirement for the Provision of Taxi Services. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots.

  • Recurrence: The maximum Framework duration (inclusive of extension periods) is four (4) years. Thereafter, a new Framework shall be required.

CPV: Taxi services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 15 suppliers · 2 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (0.1 per place) · 3 appointed

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas)CancelledRenewal

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas).

Delivery: Scotland · Elgin and Lossiemouth
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.Variant bids: not allowed
60120000 Taxi services
Lot #2Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas)CancelledRenewal

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas).

Delivery: Scotland · Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas)
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.Variant bids: not allowed
60120000 Taxi services
Lot #3Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas)CancelledRenewal

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas).

Delivery: Scotland · Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas)
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.Variant bids: not allowed
60120000 Taxi services
Lot #4Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)CancelledRenewal

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas).

Delivery: Scotland · Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.Variant bids: not allowed
60120000 Taxi services
Lot #5Huntly (and surrounding areas)CancelledRenewal

This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Huntly (and surrounding areas).

Delivery: Scotland · Huntly (and surrounding areas)
Extensions: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.Variant bids: not allowed
60120000 Taxi services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 20%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (6)
  • Health and Safety: 20%
  • Driver Requirements: 20%
  • Account Service: 15%
  • Methodology: 15%
  • Cost: 20%
  • Sustainability: 10%
Published award criteria (6)
  • Health and Safety: 20%
  • Sustainability: 10%
  • Driver Requirements: 20%
  • Account Service: 15%
  • Methodology: 15%
  • Cost: 20%
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Insurance In respect of all Lots, Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award: - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP on an each and every claim basis - Public Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP on an each and eve…
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Framework Agreement for the Provision of Taxi Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · The maximum Framework duration (inclusive of extension periods) is four (4) years. Thereafter, a new Framework shall be required.

First published
10 Jun 2026, 12:19 BST
Last source update
19 Aug 2026, 14:58 BST
Award evaluation window
13 Jul 2026 – …
Authority reference
CS-MC-35306
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-079084
Classification (CPV)
Taxi services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM50)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1b6 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

As per specification of requirements, the SPD and all tender documentation.

Publisher note: 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. Please note the published value for each Lot of the Framework is following a scenario-based commercial evaluation, applicable to Year 1 only. Exact spend for each Lot of the Framework shall be dependent on the number of students requiring Taxi Services. (SC Ref:840369)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

13 Jul 2026 → 19 Aug 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period ends101 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  2. Bids opened101 days ago
    13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  3. Notice published64 days ago
    19 Aug 2026, 14:58 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    19 Aug 2026, 14:58 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 22 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 12 Aug 2026

5 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas)

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £43,200
    Status
    active

  • Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas)

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £75,100
    Status
    active

  • Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas)

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £13,000
    Status
    active

  • Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £85,000
    Status
    active

  • Huntly (and surrounding areas)

    Signed
    12 Aug 2026
    Value
    £18,500
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas)1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad1——
2 · Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
3 · Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
4 · Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth and Lhanbryde (and surrounding areas)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
5 · Huntly (and surrounding areas)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

UHI Moray

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation Moray Street, Elgin, Scotland, IV30 1JJContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Elgin Sheriff CourtReview body Elgin

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • ACE TAXISFramework contractor 20 MOSSMILL PARK MOSSTODLOCH, Fochabers, Scotland, IV327JY
  • CRM facilitators elgin ltdFramework contractor 5 emslie court, lhanbryde, Scotland, iv30 8qb
  • spot on cabsFramework contractor 16 BERRYLEY, forres, Scotland, iv362st

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.