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title: "NH1170 Taxi Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# NH1170 Taxi Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4119f055-e56b-4519-8566-d846674884b2

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process titled "NH1170 Taxi Services," aimed at providing taxi services in the healthcare sector. The services were procured through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) under the Passenger Transport Services category, with a classification code of 60120000 for taxi services. This award stage, completed on 15th July 2026, involves selective procurement for the conveyance of healthcare professionals, patients, and light goods across various service areas within Northumberland and Tyneside. The contract spans from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2030, with an estimated value of £2,600,000, and caters mainly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key locations include Berwick, Alnwick, Blyth, and Newcastle, with services extending to include shared taxi services for hospital visitors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics industry, particularly those focusing on healthcare transport services. SMEs can benefit from the structured procurement method and the long-term contract duration, which may guarantee a steady revenue stream and potential for growth. Suppliers involved like BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis, Readypay Limited, and Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited highlight the competitiveness of the sector. Businesses experienced in handling transport logistics, especially in healthcare, and those capable of providing reliable, flexible, and efficient taxi services are well-positioned to compete in future procurement opportunities of this nature.

## Notice

Provision of Taxi Services procured via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport Conveyance of Healthcare Professionals', Patients and Light Goods on an Ad Hoc Basis by Service Area: Service Area 1 North Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Berwick, Alnwick, Rothbury, Otterburn & Berwick Visitor Transport LOT 1 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast Service Area 2 - Southeast Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Blyth, Ashington, Wansbeck, Morpeth and Cramlington - NSECH (Shared Taxi Service for Cramlington hospital Visitors) LOT 2 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 3 - 2nd Supplier - Readypay Ltd Service Area 3 - West Northumberland - Taxi Pickups including Haltwhistle, Hexham LOT 4 - 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 5 - 2nd Supplier - BLT t/a Blueline Service Area 4 - Tyneside - Taxi Pickups including North Tyneside, Cobalt, Newcastle LOT 6 1st Supplier - Nearby Eastcoast LOT 7 - 2nd Supplier - BLT t/a Blueline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770882e8-42e8-4ef6-addc-4d9766eb0c2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLT CONTRACTS LTD - T/A BLUELINE TAXIS; NEARBY EASTCOAST TAXIS; READYPAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770882e8-42e8-4ef6-addc-4d9766eb0c2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770882e8-42e8-4ef6-addc-4d9766eb0c2f
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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