Corporate Taxi Service Provision

What this is

East Ayrshire Council is procuring a Corporate Taxi Service framework to support the transportation of vulnerable people across the Council area, with occasional cross-boundary trips. The framework is divided into lots and is being established with a maximum of two framework suppliers. The contract is for 36 months with renewal options. Tenders are submitted via Public Contracts Scotland.

Key points

• Transport of vulnerable people — operators must demonstrate appropriate safeguarding and support capability
• Maximum 2 framework suppliers appointed across all lots
• 60% Price weighting — competitive pricing is critical
• Submission deadline 17 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Open procedure. Bidders must hold appropriate taxi/private hire operator licences. Maximum of 2 framework suppliers will be appointed. Community benefits plan required.

How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% 40% Quality and 60% Price per lot. Full evaluation sub-criteria are detailed in the ITT documentation.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 17 June 2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

36 months with annual renewal option. Framework allows call-off bookings throughout the term.

Classification

CPV 60120000 — Taxi services ScotlandSouth West ScotlandAyrshire