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Private Hire Concession at Manchester and East Midlands Airports

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED

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01 Dec 2025 at 10:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

MAG Airport Limited recently awarded a contract for Private Hire Concessions servicing Manchester and East Midlands Airports. This procurement process was classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV Code: 60120000) and concluded with acknowledgment of significant contracts on 1st December 2025. The awards pertained specifically to Lot 2 for Manchester Digital Operation and Lot 3 for East Midlands Traditional Desk Operation, each valued at substantial financial commitments. The procurement was executed using a competitive flexible procedure under a selective method, and the main procurement stage was the award phase. Key dates include a contract start date of 12th January 2026, running until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension based on organisational discretion. Manchester and East Midlands Airports will see enhanced service provision through these awarded lots, slated to enhance passenger experience significantly in the coming years.

This tender offers lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly for companies focused on taxi and private hire services, like Uber London Limited and Nova Car Hire Ltd. Such businesses, especially those able to provide a mix of digital and traditional booking operations, are well-suited to thrive under the contract’s requirements. The digital operation at Manchester encourages more advanced mobile app-based services, while the traditional desk operation at East Midlands caters to face-to-face bookings, ensuring comprehensive market coverage. For companies aiming to expand their footprint in the UK’s aviation hub markets, participating in tenders like this one can boost market presence, drive revenue growth, and provide long-term partnership potential with major players like MAG Airport Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private Hire Concession at Manchester and East Midlands Airports

Notice Description

The current Private Hire contract at Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport is reaching natural expiry. A Private Hire experience is often what starts and ends a passenger's journey. It is crucial that MAG enters into a contract with partners who have adequate experience, are fully compliant with all aspects of industry laws, regulations and best practices and are committed to providing MAG passengers with first class customer service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078397-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£103,413,157 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M90 1QX
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Woodhouse Park
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Nova Car Hire Ltd

UBER LONDON LIMITED

Further Information

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