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CPU 5289 DPS Provision of Private Hire Transport Services - Lot 3 Vehicles up to 8 seats (including specially adapted vehicles)

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CPU 5289 DPS Provision of Private Hire Transport Services - Lot 3 Vehicles up to 8 seats (including specially adapted vehicles)," was conducted by Nottingham City Council. This tender falls under the "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" category and focuses on providing private hire transport services within the UKF14 region. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. As of the latest update, the tender stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 28th August 2025, and valued at GBP 136,800. The contract was awarded to Ace Cars & Minibuses Ltd.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in private hire transport services. The requirement for vehicles accommodating up to 8 passengers, including those with adaptations, makes it ideal for businesses with versatile fleets that can meet specific customer needs. Companies operating within the vicinity of Nottingham or willing to expand services into this region could find this tender particularly advantageous due to the regional focus and potential for long-term collaboration with a reputable local authority like Nottingham City Council. The award to Ace Cars & Minibuses Ltd indicates that there is room for SMEs to compete effectively in this sector.

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Notice Title

CPU 5289 DPS Provision of Private Hire Transport Services - Lot 3 Vehicles up to 8 seats (including specially adapted vehicles)

Notice Description

CPU 5289 Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Private Hire Transport Services call off contract for Lot 3 Vehicles up to 8 seats (including specially adapted vehicles)

Lot Information

Lot 1

CPU 5289 Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Private Hire Transport Services call off contract for Lot 3 Vehicles up to 8 seats (including specially adapted vehicles)

Procurement Information

Called of from a DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006296-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Babatunde Olusanya
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACE CARS & MINIBUSES

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