Tender

Taxi Booking Management Service (Taxi Aggregator)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 16:08

Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 13:18

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) is currently in the tender stage for the "Taxi Booking Management Service (Taxi Aggregator)" project. This procurement is seeking a supplier capable of providing a comprehensive taxi aggregator platform to manage booking, monitoring, and ensuring quality services throughout the TfWRL network and beyond. With a procurement stage status of active, potential bidders should note key dates: the tender process closes on 27 April 2026 at noon, and the final award decision is expected by 29 May 2026. The industry category under consideration includes taxi services, public road transport services, and application service providers. The procurement, valued at £17.4 million, is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, and electronic submissions are encouraged via the eTenderWales portal.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation and IT services, especially those with expertise in developing and managing digital platforms in the transport sector. Companies with a robust supplier network and capabilities to provide diverse vehicle options, including accessibility features, are particularly well-suited to bid. The opportunity to extend the contract up to 2031 provides a long-term business growth pathway. Furthermore, the emphasis on quality, social value, and commercial criteria suggests the importance of demonstrating comprehensive service delivery capabilities alongside competitive pricing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially fostering growth and innovation within this dynamic sector.

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Notice Title

Taxi Booking Management Service (Taxi Aggregator)

Notice Description

Transport for Wales Rail Ltd (TfWRL) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide a comprehensive Taxi Aggregator platform to support the booking, management, and monitoring of all taxi requirements. The platform must ensure reliable, on time services and meet TfWRL's operational and quality standards. The successful Supplier will be responsible for delivering: - An easy to use online booking portal/app with real time tracking and reporting capabilities. - A wide and resilient Supplier network able to service the entire TfWRL network area and cross border requirements. - A 24/7/365 call centre - Access to a range of vehicle types, including (but not limited to) WAV taxis. - A robust complaints handling process to fully investigate and resolve issues raised. - A dedicated account manager as the primary point of contact for TfWRL.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2+1+1+1 - with extension options at TfWRL's discretion

Planning Information

TfW are inviting suppliers to respond to a short questionnaire to gauge what interest is in the market for these services. The responses will be analysed carefully and which form the basis of our procurement strategy and any future tender. Please respond using the link in the following Microsoft form by pasting into your browser https://forms.office.com/e/GPBDUDGwFL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030601-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

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