Tender

Provision of Taxi Marshalling Scheme

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 15:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is seeking to procure services through an open tender for the provision of a Taxi Marshalling Scheme. This project involves public security services and is categorised under the industry sectors of public and security services. The marshalling services at Carfax, and potentially other locations as directed, are to operate from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and selected public holidays. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 27 February 2026. Interested suppliers are required to submit their proposals electronically through the specified procurement portal.

The Taxi Marshalling Scheme presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services. Companies with expertise in providing personnel for public safety and order, particularly those with experience in night-time and event security, are well-positioned to bid for this contract. The tender process is open, offering fair competition, and the potential for a one-year extension exists, which broadens long-term engagement opportunities for successful bidders. This project is a suitable opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in public service security within the Oxford region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Marshalling Scheme

Notice Description

Taxi Ranks to be marshalled by two (2) Marshals: Carfax - (or as otherwise instructed by the Client) * Friday: 11.00 p.m. until 04.00 a.m. the following morning * Saturday: 11.00 p.m. until 04.00 a.m. the following morning * Bank holidays and New Years Eve as requested

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010570-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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