This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

01 Jun 2026 at 07:12

Tender

22 May 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED for the "Provision Of A Taxi Service," targeting the services industry, specifically in taxi services under CPV code 60120000. The tender relates to services to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the "tender amendment" stage, with the latest notice issued on 1st June 2026 due to changes in procurement strategy. The procurement method is not disclosed, and the contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the tender period closing on 28th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the taxi service sector, offering the potential to secure a contract lasting two years. Although the document does not serve as a call for competition, businesses prepared to adapt to evolving procurement strategies may find it advantageous. SMEs specialising in transport services in the East of England region could greatly benefit, fostering growth and a strong foothold in the public service provision landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision Of A Taxi Service

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being cancelled due to a change in procurement strategy and requirements. We have reviewed the project and its needs and has determined that the originally proposed procurement approach is no longer appropriate. Instead of: This notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Clearsprings Ready Homes (CRH) is informing the market of an upcoming procurement exercise for the provision of taxi services. Read: This Notice Is Cancelled Other additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being cancelled due to a change in procurement strategy and requirements. We have reviewed the project and its needs and has determined that the originally proposed procurement approach is no longer appropriate. This notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Clearsprings Ready Homes (CRH) is informing the market of an upcoming procurement exercise for the provision of taxi services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c738d4cb-e869-42c0-961e-e8ac1b103eea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68453e17-c35a-472d-a4c9-748ea72bb41a
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
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Lodge
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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