Planning

Provision of Taxi Services for Passenger Transport

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to provide taxi services for passenger transport, specifically targeting Home to School transport and Social Services transport. This tender is classified under the services category with a focus on taxi services, featuring an anticipated contract value of £3,000,000 to £3,600,000. Scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, the contract offers a two-year term, with potential renewals extending up to 2036. This opportunity is particularly appealing for SMEs and VCSEs, as it involves the development of a dynamic purchasing system. Businesses interested in this tender should anticipate a future notice date by 5th January 2026. The procurement will operate under the statutory framework designated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services to expand their client base and secure a substantial contract within a governmental framework. It is ideally suited for enterprises capable of providing reliable passenger transport services, notably those already engaged in the taxi sector. The emphasis on a dynamic purchasing system invites innovative businesses capable of adapting to the dynamic demands of public service transport, opening doors for partnerships or consortia. This allows for growth and diversification in service delivery, while meeting the local authority's needs in Swansea.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services for Passenger Transport

Notice Description

Swansea Council are looking to develop a dynamic market to replace the current Taxi DPS that will provide Home to School transport as well as Social Services transport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025378-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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