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Taxi Hire Services

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

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06 Feb 2026 at 08:47

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:49

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking to procure taxi hire services under its current tender, titled "Taxi Hire Services," in the services industry category. This procurement is designed to secure a safe, efficient, and sustainable taxi service that meets both UK and international requirements. The contract includes a focus on cost-efficiency, safety, sustainability, user experience, and robust management information. The procurement process, initiated through a competitive flexible procedure, is in the active tender stage with an end date set for 9 February 2026, following an earlier extension. The services must be compliant with the BBC standards and regulations, and the tender offers two lots: "Ride-hail" and "Pre-Book and Specialist requirements." Interested suppliers need to participate via the BBC’s eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the transportation and logistics sector. Both SMEs and VCSEs have suitability provisions to partake, indicating inclusivity for a broad range of business sizes. Companies with established digital capabilities for booking and tracking technology would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on a seamless digital user experience and real-time booking functionalities. Additionally, businesses with low-emission vehicle fleets and robust compliance records may find this procurement particularly advantageous due to the tender's alignment with the BBC’s Net Zero goals. The estimated contract value of £52.5 million, extendable up to 2032, offers substantial growth potential in terms of service provision and revenue generation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Hire Services

Notice Description

This is the Procurement for the provision of Taxis Services to the Beneficiaries. The BBC's existing current contract for these services is expiring, and the BBC is looking to re-tender this contract. The BBC intends to procure a safe, efficient, and sustainable taxi service available when and where our travellers need it, with a digital platform that supports secure, frictionless booking, robust reporting and tax compliance, and effective contract management. We have built our requirement for taxi booking services to include the UK and overseas. Our strategic pillars for the future of this service are: Value for money and availability: A cost-efficient taxi service with 24/7 global coverage for staff, on-air staff/contributors and equipment, delivering confirmed availability when and where the BBC needs it. Safety, quality and sustainability: A safe, fully compliant service with verified fully licenced drivers and compliant, low-emission vehicles that meet BBC standards and advance Net Zero goals. User experience and technology: An enterprise grade, accessible platform with single sign on, real-time tracking and integrations that enable secure, frictionless booking. Visibility and control: Robust management information and controls providing full oversight of journeys, spend, CO2 and policy adherence, with automated reporting.

Lot Information

Ride-hail

Ride-hail/on-demand requirements: Real-time, app-based taxi bookings with timely fulfilment of requirements. Please note that, as this is non-committed spend, the per lot values figures (PS) below are estimated based on historic spend on these types of services.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to 2 years up to 30/06/2032. The number and duration of extensions to be determined at a later stage. Whilst this is not an exclusive arrangement, in the event of an increase in volumes, the BBC may direct award similar goods, services or works during the term of the contract to the successful supplier(s).

Pre-Book and Specialist requirements

Pre-Book and Specialist requirements: Pre-booked requirements (any bookings over 1 hour in advance) across the UK and internationally; and Specialist bookings for any production specific requirements including travel for on-air staff/contributors, unit drivers, group and event moves. Please note that, as this is non-committed spend, the per lot values figures (PS) below are estimated based on historic spend on these types of services.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to 2 years up to 30/06/2032. The number and duration of extensions to be determined at a later stage. Whilst this is not an exclusive arrangement, in the event of an increase in volumes, the BBC may direct award similar goods, services or works during the term of the contract to the successful supplier(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010753-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-01-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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