This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process titled "NH1170 Taxi Services," aimed at providing taxi services in the healthcare sector. The services were procured through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) under the Passenger Transport Services category, with a classification code of 60120000 for taxi services. This award stage, completed on 15th July 2026, involves selective procurement for the conveyance of healthcare professionals, patients, and light goods across various service areas within Northumberland and Tyneside. The contract spans from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2030, with an estimated value of £2,600,000, and caters mainly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key locations include Berwick, Alnwick, Blyth, and Newcastle, with services extending to include shared taxi services for hospital visitors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics industry, particularly those focusing on healthcare transport services. SMEs can benefit from the structured procurement method and the long-term contract duration, which may guarantee a steady revenue stream and potential for growth. Suppliers involved like BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis, Readypay Limited, and Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited highlight the competitiveness of the sector. Businesses experienced in handling transport logistics, especially in healthcare, and those capable of providing reliable, flexible, and efficient taxi services are well-positioned to compete in future procurement opportunities of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NH1170 Taxi Services

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi Services procured via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport Conveyance of Healthcare Professionals', Patients and Light Goods on an Ad Hoc Basis by Service Area: Service Area 1 North Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Berwick, Alnwick, Rothbury, Otterburn & Berwick Visitor Transport LOT 1 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast Service Area 2 - Southeast Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Blyth, Ashington, Wansbeck, Morpeth and Cramlington - NSECH (Shared Taxi Service for Cramlington hospital Visitors) LOT 2 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 3 - 2nd Supplier - Readypay Ltd Service Area 3 - West Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Haltwhistle, Hexham LOT 4 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 5 - 2nd Supplier - BLT t/a Blueline Service Area 4 - Tyneside - Taxi Pickups including North Tyneside, Cobalt, Newcastle LOT 6 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 7 - 2nd Supplier - BLT t/a Blueline

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4119f055-e56b-4519-8566-d846674884b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770882e8-42e8-4ef6-addc-4d9766eb0c2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLT CONTRACTS LTD - T/A BLUELINE TAXIS

NEARBY EASTCOAST TAXIS

READYPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-4119f055-e56b-4519-8566-d846674884b2-2026-07-15T14:51:41+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-15T14:51:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-4119f055-e56b-4519-8566-d846674884b2",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-3609500D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "NH1170 Taxi Services",
        "description": "Provision of Taxi Services procured via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport Conveyance of Healthcare Professionals', Patients and Light Goods on an Ad Hoc Basis by Service Area: Service Area 1 North Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Berwick, Alnwick, Rothbury, Otterburn & Berwick Visitor Transport LOT 1 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast Service Area 2 - Southeast Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Blyth, Ashington, Wansbeck, Morpeth and Cramlington - NSECH (Shared Taxi Service for Cramlington hospital Visitors) LOT 2 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 3 - 2nd Supplier - Readypay Ltd Service Area 3 - West Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Haltwhistle, Hexham LOT 4 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 5 - 2nd Supplier - BLT t/a Blueline Service Area 4 - Tyneside - Taxi Pickups including North Tyneside, Cobalt, Newcastle LOT 6 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 7 - 2nd Supplier - BLT t/a Blueline",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60120000",
            "description": "Taxi services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NE27 0QJ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 2600000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-08T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2030-07-12T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-281365",
            "name": "Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "7-8 Silver Fox Way",
                "locality": "Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "postalCode": "NE27 0QJ",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Joanne McCormack (RTF)",
                "email": "joannemccormack@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-336599",
            "name": "BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "563 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne,, NE6 4QL"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-336600",
            "name": "Readypay Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Readypay Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Northumberland Taxi and Coach Centre, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BW, NE24 5BW"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-336601",
            "name": "Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "21 Station Road, Whitley Bay,, NE26 2QY"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-281365",
        "name": "Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-4119f055-e56b-4519-8566-d846674884b2-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-07-12T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-15T14:51:40+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 2600000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-336599",
                    "name": "BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-336600",
                    "name": "Readypay Limited"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-336601",
                    "name": "Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2030-07-12T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770882e8-42e8-4ef6-addc-4d9766eb0c2f",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-15T14:51:40+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}