Planning

Taxi Services

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of private and accessible taxi services, as outlined in the tender titled "Taxi Services." This planned procurement falls under the services category, and the industry classification is taxi services (CPV: 60120000). The procurement is set in Trafford, United Kingdom, with the contract period beginning on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up until 2031. The tender's value grosses approximately £5,558,771.94, and a future notice is expected by 31st August 2025. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, indicating preparations and strategising phases prior to inviting bids.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in transportation services, including those with capabilities in providing accessible transit solutions. Firms with experience in large-scale service provision and understanding of the public sector's specific demands will be well-positioned to compete. This contract will not only expand business revenues but may also enhance reputational standing within the public service sector. The involvement with a prominent national health service trust could lead to further contracts by showcasing the capability to manage and deliver essential transport services effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Services

Notice Description

Provision of private and accessible taxi services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026599-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,632,309 £1M-£10M
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
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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