Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
New College Lanarkshire
1 Enterprise Way, Motherwell Campus
Motherwell
ML1 2TX
UK
Telephone: +44 3005558080
E-mail: procurement@nclan.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM84
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00461
I.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire College
College Way, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park,, East Kilbride
Glasgow
G75 0NE
UK
Telephone: +44 1355807780
E-mail: procurement@slc.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1355807781
NUTS: UKM95
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00469
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Education
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Taxi Services to New College Lanarkshire
Reference number: NCL-25-021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Provision of Taxi Services. The services will be divided into the following four lots:
Lot 1 – Coatbridge
Lot 2 – Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch
Lot 3 – Motherwell
Lot 4 – East Kilbride
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 868 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Coatbridge
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM84
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) 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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Cumbernauld & Kirkintilloch
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM84
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) 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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Motherwell
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM84
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) 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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - East Kilbride
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Authority will have the right to extend the Agreement for a further two periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) 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.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Question 4B.6 of the SPD
Please complete the questions on financial accounts and supporting information. Successful Tenderer’s will be required to provide two years of audited accounts or equivalent prior to award to the Agreement. This information will be used to assess the Tenderers economic and financial standing and is deemed a minimum standard and is mandatory. A fail will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Please refer to Question 4B.5 of the SPD
Tenders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence of levels of Insurance prior to award
Employers Liability – GBP 5,000,000
Other Insurances
Public Liability – GBP 5,000,000
Any other relevant insurances required by Licensing Authority (i.e. Hire‑and‑reward, Private Hire, Public Hire)
Question 4B.6
Pass = The Tenderer has provided all financial accounts and supporting information requirements outlined in PCS-Tender and has demonstrated satisfactory economic and financial standing.
Fail = The Tenderer has not provided the required financial accounts and supporting information or has provided the information but has not demonstrated satisfactory economic and financial standing
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Question 4C.1.2 of the SPD
Bidders are required to provide 1 example in the last 3 years to demonstrate that they have relevant experience to deliver the services as described.
Question 4C.6 of the SPD
Please complete the questions on relevant current licences & memberships. This information will be used to assess the Tenderer is enrolled in the correct licences & memberships to fully service this agreement. A fail will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.
Bidders must confirm they hold the following current licences & memberships and will maintain them through the duration of the Contract:
-The Contractor must hold the appropriate licences in place. This includes either having a valid operator licence for a local authority in either the pickup or drop off location.
-The Contractor must ensure all Drivers and their vehicle have appropriate Local Authority licences to operate a taxi service within the area they are bidding for
-All Drivers shall be in possession of a current driver’s licence issued by the DVLA
-All Drivers shall be in possession of a current relevant taxi licence/private hire car driver licence and must not be under suspension.
-All Drivers servicing the contract hold Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership
Question 4C.10 of the SPD
Please provide details of the proportion (i.e., percentage) of the contract that you intend to sub-contract.
Tenderers are required to confirm whether they intend to sub-contract or not and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Question 4C.1.2 of the SPD
Pass = The Tenderer provided 1example of relevant experience in the last three years.
Fail = The Tenderer has not provided 1 example of relevant experience in the last three years or the Tenderer has responded to the request but the examples provided are not relevant.
Question 4C.6 of the SPD
Pass = The Tenderer has provided all relevant licence & membership documentation outlined in PCS-Tender and has demonstrated full compliance.
Fail = The Tenderer has not provided the required relevant licence & membership documentation outlined in PCS-Tender or has provided the information, but this does not correctly demonstrate the sufficient compliance required.
Question 4C.10 of the SPD
Pass = Tenderer has confirmed whether it intends to subcontract or not and if so, details of proportion of contract sub-contracted are provided.
Fail = Tenderer has failed to answer the question.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-003573
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/05/2026
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
14/05/2026
Local time: 15:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Form of Tender
Please complete “Appendix A – Form of Tender and submit with Tender.
Tenderers must complete the Form of Tender. It is for information only and will not be scored but it is a mandatory requirement of this tender.
Freedom of Information
Please complete “Appendix B – Freedom of Information” if applicable and submit with the Tender
This information must only be submitted if applicable. It is for information only and will not be scored.
Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
Please complete “Appendix D – Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct” and submit with the Tender
Tenderers must complete the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Please complete “Appendix F – GDPR Contractor Assessment Form” and submit with the Tender.
Tenderers must complete the GDPR Contractor Assessment Form. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms.
Serious Organised Crime
Please complete “Appendix G – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime” and submit with the tender.
Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime on request. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms.
Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation
Please complete “Appendix H – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation” and submit with the Tender.
Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & labour Exploitation with Tender. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms.
SCM RP: Section 1
SCM RP: Section 1 is the Authority's designated tool for contracted suppliers to keep up-to-date essential information on their company, which allows the Authority to get an insight into their company’s general standing, commitment to preventing modern slavery and addressing climate change, as well as their pledge to fair and decent working practices for their staff.
SCM RP Section 1 - of the Supply Chain Management Tool asks questions in four areas:
-Company Data
-Ethical Supply Chain
-Environmental Impact & Carbon Reduction
-Fair and Decent Working Practices
Tenderers must confirm that they will commit to completing SCM RP: Section 1 on award. This must be completed within the first three months of the commencement of the Contract, and it is the responsibility of the Contractor(s) to keep up-to-date information on the portal at all times, including managing the expiry of key documents such as Modern Slavery Statements.
This must be completed within the first three months of the commencement of the Contract, and the information must be kept up to date on an ongoing basis.
Tenderers must confirm that they shall complete SCM RP: Section 1. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31409. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:826426)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/04/2026