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Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:44

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28 Nov 2025 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029" under the industry category of taxi services. The procuring entity is NTW Solutions Limited, headquartered at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. This open procurement process aims to commence on 1st April 2026 for a three-year initial term, with potential extension until November 2029. The tender submission deadline is set for 16th January 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 19th December 2025, and the award scheduled by 13th February 2026. Business users can view submission details via the Atamis platform. The procurement process operates under the open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions in English, aligning with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for taxi service providers capable of delivering high-quality services in the Cumbria region. It suits SMEs due to its emphasis on social value and competitive commercial rates, prioritising technical, commercial, and social value aspects equally. With a gross contract value of over 1 million GBP, it presents a lucrative opportunity needing service providers that can consistently meet journey demands and performance KPIs. Businesses adept at managing risks, such as service provider liquidation, site closures, and technology downtimes, would be ideal contenders. The contract allows room for extension based on satisfactory performance, offering longer-term stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

The Cumbria Region Taxi Service for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) Trust (Authority) is managed by NTW Solutions (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Authority). The contract period is targeted to commence 1st April 2026 (subject to Trust and Contractor final agreement) for Initial Term of 36 months, to expire 31st March 2029 (or 36 months from actual start date). There is an option to extend from 1st April 2029 to 30th November 2029, subject to satisfactory performance of contract KPI's and agreement of both Parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year Initial Term + 1 x 8 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082909-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£844,701 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£844,701 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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