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23 Jul 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or Private Hire Car DPS for Q1 2026. The procurement, with an industry classification under road transport services, was valued at approximately £8.36 million. It utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Although the tender process is concluded, the service remains open for new entrants. The service will commence in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 24th February 2029 to 25th February 2029.

This opportunity, particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in road transport services. It offers the chance to collaborate with a large-scale buyer like Warwickshire County Council, enhancing business credibility and expanding market reach. Companies providing taxi or private hire car services that adhere to requirements for a dynamic purchasing system may find this contract aligns well with their operations and growth aspirations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WCC - Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or Private Hire Car DPS Q1 2026

Notice Description

This notice contains details of the individual routes awarded via the WCC Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or Private Hire Car DPS for Q1 2026. Details of the individual routes can be found in the attachment contained within this notice. The Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or Private Hire Car DPS remains open to new entrants and interested parties can find the contract opportunity on Contracts Finder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce132f66-236b-4bfc-88f3-9822add2fd93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988fbbb2-cf29-4487-8827-1a53996c0d59
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,362,297 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,362,297 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

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