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THE PROVISION OF TAXI LICENSING PLATES

Cheshire East Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Jan 2026 at 13:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of taxi licensing plates was initiated by Cheshire East Council, based in Crewe, UK. This process falls under the industry category of goods, with specific relevance to signage, taxi services, and various business services. The procurement was conducted using an open method, classified as a below threshold open competition. Key dates for the process included a tender period ending on 7th November 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2026, running until 31st December 2029. The opportunity was initially published through a tender notice on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the production and supply of taxi licensing plates, particularly those specialising in manufacturing signage and related goods. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as VIP System Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space, especially given the contract's call-off structure based on demand. Engaging in this contract can foster business growth by expanding operations to meet the specific requirements laid out by Cheshire East Council, thereby enhancing visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF TAXI LICENSING PLATES

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council are looking to procure the provision of internal and external taxi licensing plates. These plates are produced in line with UK government legislation and made up in house. The contract will operate on a call-off basis, with materials to be supplied as and when required. The value in this notice of PS32,000 (VAT doesn't apply) is the highest estimated potential value and will be dependent on uptake.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

60120000 - Taxi services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIP System Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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