---
title: "Taxis and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE BRIDGES SCHOOL"
published: "2019-06-05"
---

# Taxis and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Framework

Buyer: NEWCASTLE BRIDGES SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle Bridges School involves the establishment of a Taxis and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Framework, aimed specifically at providing transportation for children with Special Educational Needs. The framework will support up to 60 service providers and has a total value of £7 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st August 2020. This tender was published on 28th February 2019 and conducted through an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the transport sector. Companies specialising in taxi and minibus services, particularly those with a focus on accessible transport for children, will find this framework especially relevant. Suppliers that can demonstrate capability and experience in reliable, safe transportation will be well-positioned to compete for a place in the framework, contributing to the essential services required by Newcastle City Council.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is looking to create a Framework to undertake Special Educational Needs children transportation. The City Council is looking at creating a Framework with a maximum of 60 providers. The Framework will be for 12 months. Additional information: To access the documents for this procurement opportunity please visit the North East Procurement Portal at www.nepoportal.org. Documents are under contract reference (006234). Portal reference (DN350560)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be38090-5499-4ab4-80c9-9771618e8d6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE BRIDGES SCHOOL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | 8 SEATER TRAVEL; ADMIRE TAXIS; ASHMOLE TRANSPORT; BELLS COACHES; BLUELINE TAXIS; CAMPBELLS MINIBUS HIRE; CENTRAL TAXIS OF GATESHEAD; COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; DENTON TRAVEL; FIVE STAR TAXIS NEWCASTLE; GET CARTER MINI BUS TRAVEL; GLEN WALTON; HOWARD SNAITH; J & M TRAVEL; JIM HUGHES COACHES; K S COACHES; KEITH COACHES; MALCOLM ANGUS; MAYNARDS TRAVEL; NODA TAXIS; PREMIER BUS & COACH; PREMIER TRANSPORT; PRESTIGE MINIBUS (WALLSEND; READYPAY LIMITED T/A PHOENIX TAXIS & COACHES; ROSSISTER TRAVEL; STATION TAXIS NEWCASTLE; THIRWELL COACHES; TRETTS OF TYNESIDE; TYNE VALLEY COACHES; TYNESIDE TRAVEL; WALTON QUALITY COACH TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2019 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be38090-5499-4ab4-80c9-9771618e8d6d
- 28 Feb 2019 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c29660-fd6f-4397-8792-6f629c8f5227

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be38090-5499-4ab4-80c9-9771618e8d6d
  5th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c29660-fd6f-4397-8792-6f629c8f5227
  28th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eccbb00-a6d7-4215-8f9d-d00b10bf0622.json.