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05 Aug 2026 at 12:15

Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services For Dispersals & Appointments" is being managed by BIP Solutions Limited. This tender seeks suppliers for taxi and coach services across various regions in England and Wales, including Devon, Cornwall, London, and South Wales. The process is currently in the tender amendment stage with a procurement method not explicitly disclosed. Interested entities must register their interest by 6th September 2026, with the invitation to tender commencing on 7th September 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st December 2026 to 31st January 2029, offering services primarily in the taxi industry category within the services sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable and scalable transport services. Prospective contractors can leverage this to expand their operations across multiple locations in England and Wales, catering to both planned and urgent transport requirements. The nature of the services required, including geographic coverage and various vehicle sizes, makes this opportunity particularly suitable for firms with versatile fleets and those adept at handling fluctuating demands, ensuring sustained business growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services For Dispersals & Appointments

Notice Description

CRH intends to appoint suitably qualified suppliers capable of delivering a safe, reliable, responsive and scalable transport services. The requirement includes planned and short-notice journeys, single and return trips and travel to authorised destinations, including accommodation sites, healthcare facilities and other approved locations. Suppliers will be expected to provide sufficient geographic coverage, vehicle availability and booking capacity to respond to fluctuating demand, while meeting clearly defined service standards for compliance, safeguarding, safety and contract management. Tenderers will be invited to submit proposals for the provision of taxi services for Service Users across the following locations in England and Wales: *LOT 1: Devon & Cornwall; *LOT 2: Somerset & Dorset; *LOT 3: Bristol & Gloucestershire; *LOT 4: Wiltshire & Hampshire; *LOT 5: Berkshire, Oxfordshire & Surrey; *LOT 6: East & West Sussex; *LOT 7: Kent; *LOT 8: Essex; *LOT 9: Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire; *LOT 10: Central London; *LOT 11: Greater London; *LOT 12: South Wales; *LOT 13: North, Mid & West Wales. As well as a taxi service, 16 & between 49 - 53 Seaters coaches will be required where larger group movements or longer-distance journeys are required. Please be advised that this notice is not a call for competition, rather it's an early indication our upcoming procurement plans which is due to. If you or your organisation is interested in participating once the formal invitation to tender (ITT) begins, please register your interest with Clearsprings Procurement: crhtenders@clearsprings.co.uk before the PIN closing date on 6th September 2026. The ITT will commence on the 7th September 2026. We hope this opportunity is of interest to you.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b91580cb-4fee-428d-abaa-6ee8a9bcb65b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56c80ff-26fb-433b-a7b1-594f5269c67f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RAYLEIGH
Postcode
SS6 7XJ
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Lodge
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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