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29 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management has completed a procurement process titled "NH1170 Taxi Services" under the industry category of "Taxi services" (CPV code: 60120000). The process was part of the Northumbria County Council DPS for Passenger Transport Services, specifically Lot 6, and focused on providing NHS Transport. The initiative, using a limited procurement method without prior publication, was specifically for regional delivery in the UKC2 area. Key awards were finalised on 12th July 2026, and the services have been actively contracted since. The process entailed several lots, primarily related to supplying taxi services in designated service areas, although many were eventually cancelled. The procurement stage is complete, and the legal basis was Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in taxi services, particularly those capable of servicing local health transport needs. The open competition in various lots gives a wide array of businesses the chance to participate, especially SMEs like Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited, Readypay Limited, and BLT Contracts Ltd, which successfully received awards. Such contracts not only provide a steady stream of revenue but also establish a foothold in public sector transportation services, helping businesses grow and expand their service portfolios. Enterprises with expertise in efficient, quality-compliant transport solutions would find this an excellent growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

NH1170 Taxi Services

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi Services procured via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

Lot Information

3 LOT 1 - Service Area 1 - 1st Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 1. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

4 LOT 2 - Service Area 2 - 1st Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 2. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

5 LOT 3 - Service Area 2 - 2nd Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

6 LOT 4 - Service Area 3 - 1st Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 3. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

7 LOT 5 - Service Area 3 - 2nd Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 3. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

8 LOT 6 - Service Area 4 - 1st Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 4. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

9 LOT 7 - Service Area 4 - 2nd Supplier

Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 4. Additional information: Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

Procurement Information

Further Competition under Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d65d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20263 weeks 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLT CONTRACTS LTD - T/A BLUELINE TAXIS

NEARBY EASTCOAST TAXIS

READYPAY

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