Tender

London Councils Taxicard and Dial-a-Ride Taxi, Private Hire

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 May 2025 at 18:04

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 10:51

Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process for the provision of the London Councils Taxicard and Dial-a-Ride Taxi, Private Hire services. This initiative involves the use of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles for both individual bookings and scheduled work, benefiting users such as London Councils and TfL's Dial a Ride. Categorised under transport services, the industry category fits within the services sector. The location for these services is London, with operations expected to extend from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2034. The planning stage is currently underway with key future notice dates, leading to fruition by July 30, 2025. Recent amendments have led to a revision of the scope, ensuring the project details are well-aligned with the legal requirements under the UK Public General Acts (2023/54).

This tender could offer substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation and private hire sectors. Companies specialising in logistical coordination, fleet management, and transport services are well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity. With a planned budget highlighting the prospect of significant business transactions, this procurement opens doors to long-term partnerships with TfL, a prominent public authority in central government. Businesses with experience in large-scale transport solutions and local operations within the UK's capital can bring added value to the project, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. Given the timeframe and procurement process's meticulous planning, firms prepared to meet contractual obligations and deadlines will likely find this a lucrative venture.

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Notice Title

London Councils Taxicard and Dial-a-Ride Taxi, Private Hire

Notice Description

Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle services provision for Transport for London Dial a Ride and for London Councils. Includes individual bookings, scheduled work and taxi street hail work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052175
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027162-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Philip Lewis
Contact Email
philiplewis@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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