Planning

Taxi Management Services (Crew/ Passenger Movements)

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited is planning a procurement process for the provision of Taxi Management Services, focusing on crew and passenger movements. This process is in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 30 July 2026. The services are categorised under public road transport and taxi services, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including London. The estimated contract period begins on 1 October 2026 and can extend until 30 September 2031. The procurement is to be conducted using a selective method described as a competitive flexible procedure, aligned with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those with experience in managing taxi operations, special-purpose road passenger transport, and call centre operations. With a total estimated contract value of £4,000,800, companies possessing robust logistical capabilities and a comprehensive service portfolio could gain substantial business growth. Businesses that can demonstrate competitive advantages in service quality and efficiency are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process.

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Notice Title

Taxi Management Services (Crew/ Passenger Movements)

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi Management Services (Crew/ Passenger Movements)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048805-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,334,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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