Tender

WMT Managed and Unplanned Taxi Service

WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS LIMITED

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20 Mar 2025 at 08:01

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19 Mar 2025 at 07:26

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Trains Limited is currently in the active tender stage for a contract titled "WMT Managed and Unplanned Taxi Service," under the services industry category. This procurement involves the provision of planned and unplanned taxis for traincrew and customers, with a gross value of £7,680,000. The procurement method is open, in line with the Open procedure, and is covered by the Procurement Act 2023. This contract spans several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 April 2025 and the enquiry period concluding on 28 March 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 15 September 2025 and end on 14 September 2027, with an option for renewal up to 14 September 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing taxi services, particularly those capable of handling both planned and emergency transportation needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially firms with strong capabilities in business-relevant information, technology and innovation, service delivery, customer experience, communication, reporting, and sustainability. Companies that can meet high-quality standards and offer competitive pricing stand a good chance of securing this contract, which is poised to enhance business growth within the expansive transport network serviced by West Midlands Trains Limited.

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Notice Title

WMT Managed and Unplanned Taxi Service

Notice Description

West Midlands Trains Limited ("WMT") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the Open procurement of planned and unplanned taxis for traincrew and customers in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend + 1 + 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010281-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£7,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,680,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wmtrains.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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