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Framework Agreement for Taxi and Private Hire Provision

Awarded to Airdrie Taxis, Central Cab Company, Lanarkshire Private Hire Ltd (t/a Penny Cars) +1 more

North Lanarkshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 18 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026

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Overview

North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a framework agreement for taxi and private hire passenger transport services valued at £3,675,000 to four providers: Airdrie Taxis, Central Cab Company, Lanarkshire Private Hire Ltd (Penny Cars), and Unitedmaxis Taxis Wishaw Ltd. The framework supports school pupil transport, transport for pupils with Additional Support Needs, and wider services for social care, housing, education, and corporate travel. The contract was awarded on 16 June 2026 and is now in delivery.

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Lots (2)

  • Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services

    In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 – Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 1 of the framework agreement is further broken down across five (5) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 1A – IDS Transport Services – Airdrie Locality Lot 1B – IDS Transport Services – Bellshill and Motherwell Locality Lot 1C – IDS Transport Services – Coatbridge Locality Lot 1D – IDS Transport Services – Cumbernauld Locality Lot 1E – IDS Transport Services – Wishaw Locality Tenderers are free to bid for all five (5) Sub-Lots however may only be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-Lots. Lot 1 shall operate via the appointment of a single Contractor to each of the six Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 1 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc. located in PCS-Tender.

    Won by Airdrie TaxisWon by Central Cab CompanyWon by Unitedmaxis Taxis Wishaw Ltd
  • Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision

    In addition to Description detailed above in this Contract Notice, Lot 1 – Integrated Day Support (IDS) Transport Services shall be used to facilitate the transport of Service Users from defined pick up points to the Councils older adult day service centres. Lot 2 – Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire Provision of the Framework Agreement shall be used to facilitate transport of service users in areas including (but not limited to) social care provision, education pupils and staff, housing / homelessness, elected members, Council personnel etc. Lot 2 of the arrangement is further broken down across three (3) Sub-Lots as detailed below: Lot 2A – Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire – Northern Zone Lot 2B – Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire – Central Zone Lot 2C – Ad-hoc Taxi and Private Hire – Southern Zone Tenderers are free to bid for all three (3) Sub-Lots and con be appointed to a maximum of two (2) Sub-lots.. Lot 2 shall operate via the appointment of no more than four (4) Contractors to each of the three Sub-Lots. Full information on the Details of Requirements, Lot approach etc. for Lot 2 of the framework agreement is detailed in the tender pack, response envelopes etc.

    Won by Airdrie TaxisWon by Central Cab CompanyWon by Lanarkshire Private Hire Ltd (t/a Penny Cars)Won by Unitedmaxis Taxis Wishaw Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
18 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road transport servicesTaxi servicesNon-scheduled passenger transportHire of passenger transport vehicles with driverHire of passenger cars with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,675,000
Award date
16 June 2026
Contract period
— → 26 May 2030
Winners
  • Airdrie Taxis
  • Central Cab Company
  • Lanarkshire Private Hire Ltd (t/a Penny Cars)
  • Unitedmaxis Taxis Wishaw Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    7 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    22 January 2026

  3. Contract

    19 December 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    30 October 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    18 September 2025

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