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Taxicard Scheme

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has awarded contracts for its Taxicard Scheme, aimed at providing subsidised taxi services for individuals with mobility difficulties. The procurement falls under the public undertaking classification, with services tendered through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning no competition. The awards were announced on 25th March 2026, with contract periods beginning on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 28th March 2027. This initiative covers several regions including Gateshead, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with substantial emphasis on ensuring SMEs can participate, aligning with the special regime for utilities sector procurement.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for SMEs specialising in taxi and special-purpose road passenger transport services. Businesses such as Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, Blue Line Taxis Newcastle Ltd, and Station Taxis Sunderland Ltd have already been identified as suitable suppliers, reflecting the potential for similar companies to grow by offering services that enhance accessibility for individuals facing mobility challenges. Each contract is designed to accommodate smaller enterprises, fostering business expansion in the UKC regions by increasing their market share and gaining recognition through public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxicard Scheme

Notice Description

The Taxicard scheme provides subsidised taxi travel for individuals with mobility difficulties who are unable to use standard public transport services. Approved taxi operators deliver the service on behalf of Nexus, enabling eligible members to travel at a discounted rate. Each member is issued with a Taxicard pre-loaded with an annual allocation, from which a fixed contribution is deducted per journey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067421
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,938 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD

BLUE LINE TAXIS (NEWCASTLE) LIMITED

Station Taxis (Sunderland) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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