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Taxi Services to the University of Kent

The University Of Kent

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 09:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Apr 2026 at 10:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, has recently concluded an open procurement process for taxi services, identified as tender CB24_005. The procurement, focused on providing dependable taxi services to the university, has reached the award stage as of 9th July 2026, with completion status. This process fell under the services industry category and followed an open procedure, with critical dates previously marked for submissions by 3rd February 2026 and enquiries by 26th January 2026. The contracts are active starting from 12th May 2026, lasting until 19th April 2029, with renewal options up to 2031, ensuring continuity and reliability in service provision to both Canterbury and Medway locations.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the taxi and transportation services sector. Primarily suited for SMEs like Longleys Private Hire Ltd and Express Cabs & Couriers Ltd, which have both been awarded contracts, this opportunity provides a platform for businesses to showcase reliability and flexibility in their service delivery. The contracts, marked by a substantial financial commitment, enable participating suppliers to engage in consistent service provision over multiple years, which could lead to further reputation building and potential expansions in service offerings within the region. The structured contractual terms, including potential annual renewals, imply sustained engagement and revenue prospects for the winning bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Services to the University of Kent

Notice Description

This contract details notice is for Taxi Services to the University of Kent. This contract has now been awarded.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the contract for 1+1 years at the end of the original contract period, which will be agreeable annually in 12-month instalments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Of Kent
Additional Buyers

University of Kent

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EXPRESS CABS & COURIERS LIMITED

Express Cabs and Couriers Ltd

Longleys Private Hire Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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