This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, has initiated a procurement process to establish a 'Taxi Services Dynamic Market' under the MSE Framework. This process is currently active in the 'Tender' stage, focusing on the provision of taxi services in the United Kingdom, especially targeting public sector bodies, including NHS organisations. This dynamic market offers a systematic opportunity for various sectors to engage in competitive tendering for private and hackney carriage taxi services. The tender process is scheduled to remain open until 20th August 2030, and involves an open procurement method, allowing an expansive range of participants to submit applications. Interested businesses will need to meet specific legal and financial requirements, and the entire operation will be accessible through HTE’s submission platform for electronic submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as it allows them access to substantial public sector contracts across the UK. Being part of this dynamic market can lead to long-term contracts, increased revenue, and growth by meeting the needs of numerous contracting authorities, including local and central government entities. Companies specialising in taxi services or possessing the capability to integrate associated technologies for service delivery are especially well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By demonstrating technical proficiency and meeting compliance standards, businesses can leverage this tender to expand their operations and build clientele within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Taxi Services Dynamic Market

Notice Description

HTE is seeking to establish a Dynamic Market for Taxi Services. The Dynamic Market will provide Participating Authorities the opportunity to carry out further competition between Tenderers who are admitted onto the Dynamic Market ("Admitted Tenderers") for Taxi Services associated with the private hire and hackney carriage taxi services provide transportation for individuals or small groups on a regular, planned, or ad hoc, unplanned basis. The Dynamic Market will include Taxi Services and provision of associated technology and associated services which will support Participating Authorities with the delivery of their required Taxi Services to their stakeholders. Admitted Tenderers will be able to meet the relevant standards applicable to each of the areas covered by this Dynamic Market, as well as security standards, customer requirements and accreditation standards for the specific market. The Dynamic Market shall be one singular Lot for the provision of all taxi services and any associated services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069254-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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