Planning

Taxi Shuttle Services

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for "Taxi Shuttle Services" within the transportation services industry category. The procurement seeks to provide shuttle services to and from major UK airports, with the contract indicating approximately 300 trips per year. The project is a public authority initiative classified under sub-central government, aiming for improved solutions through web and app-based technologies. The procurement planning milestone highlights key interests in additional value areas such as sustainability, social value, and financial controls. Responses are due by 14 December 2025, with a contract start date set for 1 July 2026 and potential renewal until June 2031.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector to collaborate with a major academic institution. Companies with capabilities in providing sustainable and efficient taxi services, particularly those employing hybrid or electric vehicles, are well-suited for this opportunity. Furthermore, businesses that can offer innovative technologies for reporting, user experience, and fraud prevention will find an advantageous position to grow through this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement process receptive to suggestions for streamlining supplier engagement. This is an excellent prospect for businesses seeking to expand their services within the UK’s public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Shuttle Services

Notice Description

De Montfort University has an ongoing requirement for airport shuttle services, to and from all major UK airports. Currently, approximately 300 trips per year are undertaken to major UK airports. This is based on our current demand and is only indicative. Our existing process is based on email and web-based ordering but given developments in technology since the last contract award, we are keen to explore web and app-based solutions that could improve ease of use and efficiency.

Planning Information

Areas of Interest - added value We are particularly interested in solutions that add value to the contract, indicative examples being: • Sustainability: Use of hybrid and electric vehicles. • Social Value. • Reporting: Ability to provide detailed reporting on carbon emissions per trip. • User Experience: Streamlined booking and tracking via web or mobile applications. • Financial Controls: How to prevent fraud. We would also welcome any additional added value, innovations or features your organisation can offer. Future Next Steps As part of this engagement, we would like to understand: • Would your organisation be interested in this as an opportunity? • If not, the reasons why - this feedback will help us identify and remove barriers to participation. • What information you would require from us? • Suggestions on how we can streamline the process for suppliers. Supplier Response Please could you respond to the following questions: • Please describe your capability and capacity to deliver the services outlined. • Please provide any added value or innovative features you can offer. • Your intent to participate (and reasons if not). Your input will help shape the specification and procurement approach. Contact: procurement@dmu.ac.uk Address: FAO Ben Bennett Response Deadline: 14/12/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076566-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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