Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
19 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
UHI Moray have a requirement for the Provision of Taxi Services. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots.
This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Elgin and Lossiemouth (and surrounding areas). This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Forres, Nairn, Hopeman and Burghead (and surrounding areas).
This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Aberlour and Keith (and surrounding areas). 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). This Lot of the Framework Agreement relates to travel between UHI Moray and places such as Huntly (and surrounding areas).
AI Analysis
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UHI Moray (a Scottish university) needs a framework agreement with taxi companies to provide regular student and staff transport between their campus and five different geographic areas across Moray and Aberdeenshire. You can bid to serve one or several of these regional routes, and if selected you'll be on their approved supplier list for at least 12 months (typical framework length).
Requirements
- Valid taxi operator's licence for the relevant Scottish local authority area(s)
- Current Public Liability Insurance (minimum cover amount — check full tender documents)
- Enhanced Disclosure Scotland (PVG) check or willingness to undergo one, as passengers may include students under 18
- Suitable vehicles meeting passenger safety and comfort standards (likely includes seatbelts, heating, roadworthiness)
- Ability to provide regular, reliable service during academic term times
- 25+ seater coach or minibus provision may be required depending on lot — check specifications
- Compliance with equality and diversity standards
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for insurance minimums, vehicle specifications, driver qualifications, and response time commitments
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide taxi/minibus transport for UHI Moray students and staff between campus and Elgin, Lossiemouth, and surrounding areas (Lot 1)
- Provide taxi/minibus transport between campus and Forres, Nairn, Hopeman, Burghead areas (Lot 2)
- Provide taxi/minibus transport between campus and Aberlour, Keith areas (Lot 3)
- Provide taxi/minibus transport between campus and Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers, Garmouth, Lhanbryde areas (Lot 4)
- Provide taxi/minibus transport between campus and Huntly and surrounding areas (Lot 5)
- Maintain a roster of drivers available during academic calendar periods
- Respond to booking requests (typical response time — check tender documents)
- Provide invoicing and passenger manifest records to UHI Moray
- Maintain vehicles to high cleanliness and mechanical standards
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework agreement' not a one-off purchase — it means UHI Moray will call you off regularly over time (usually 1–3 years) rather than paying one lump sum. Understand the expected call-off volume in the full documents before bidding.
- 2The '5 Lots' structure means you don't have to bid for all routes — if you only operate taxis in Moray town, bid for Lot 1 or 2. But bidding for multiple lots may strengthen your case if you can genuinely cover those areas.
- 3Look carefully in the full tender documents for: minimum insurance amounts, vehicle age/type requirements, driver vetting procedures (enhanced disclosure), and maximum response times. These are deal-breakers if you can't meet them.
- 4Check whether the framework covers regular scheduled routes (e.g. same time every day) or ad-hoc bookings, or both — this affects pricing and resource planning. The description suggests ad-hoc rather than scheduled.
- 5Academic calendars matter — demand will spike during term and drop during holidays. Ask what the seasonal pattern looks like in the full spec to avoid over-committing vehicles.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small operator (1–3 vehicles), consider bidding for just one or two geographically close lots (e.g. Lots 1 and 2 if you're based in Elgin) rather than spreading thin across five. Quality beats quantity in framework selection.
- Look for subcontracting or partnership opportunities — you could partner with a larger coach operator to cover Lots 3–5 while you handle Lots 1–2 directly, sharing the margin. Frame this as 'supply chain resilience' in your bid.
- Student transport often scores well on social value (employment, community benefit, disability access). Emphasize any driver training, apprenticeships, or commitments to accessible vehicles — this can win points even if your price is slightly higher.
- Confirm your insurance broker can add 'student transport' or 'educational establishment' to your policy without a major premium spike — this is a common hidden cost for taxi firms new to this sector.
Award Details
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Key Dates
Published
19 August 2026
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