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HPFT - Taxi Transport Hire

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 May 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "HPFT - Taxi Transport Hire." This contract, valued at £91,720.85, involves the provision of taxi services in the Hatfield area, located within the UKH23 region. The procurement process is in the Award stage, having concluded with a direct award without competition, as it falls below the procurement threshold. The contract period is set from 1 May 2026 to 31 October 2026, with the supplier, 5 Star Taxis, actively engaged from 8 April 2026, the date the contract was signed. The procurement is classified under the services category, particularly involving taxi services identified with CPV code 60120000.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, especially SMEs similar to 5 Star Taxis, by providing essential services to a public authority. Such opportunities can foster business growth for companies specializing in taxi and logistics services, as they can leverage this collaboration to enhance their portfolio and credentials. The method of direct award due to the contract's below-threshold status suggests that similar small to medium enterprises with operational capacity in the UKH23 region might find success in future contracts from public authorities looking for efficient and localised transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

HPFT - Taxi Transport Hire

Notice Description

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier 5 Star Taxis for the provision of Taxi Transport Hire between 01/05/2026 & 31/10/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,434 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

5 STAR TAXIS

Further Information

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