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Ministerial Taxis

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ministerial Taxis" contract was conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, located in London. This procurement falls under the "services" industry category, specifically road transport services, and was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract for taxi services supporting ministers and the Permanent Secretary in place as of 16th October 2025, running until 8th October 2027, with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The awarded supplier is Excel Executive Limited, a London-based SME.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services to engage in government contracts and potentially secure future extensions or similar contracts. SMEs experienced in providing reliable and flexible travel solutions may find such opportunities particularly lucrative, given the government's requirement for quality service to facilitate high-level departmental functions. Businesses adept in providing services under short-notice demands would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Ministerial Taxis

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has a requirement for a taxi service that ensures Ministers and the Permanent Secretary are able to access a flexible and reliable travel service to support the work of the Department, and for when existing arrangements under the Government Car Service provision is not available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071733-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCEL EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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