---
title: "Private Hire Concession at Manchester and East Midlands Airports"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAG AIRPORT LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# Private Hire Concession at Manchester and East Midlands Airports

Buyer: MAG AIRPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e6a

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## Summary

MAG Airport Limited recently awarded a contract for Private Hire Concessions servicing Manchester and East Midlands Airports. This procurement process was classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV Code: 60120000) and concluded with acknowledgment of significant contracts on 1st December 2025. The awards pertained specifically to Lot 2 for Manchester Digital Operation and Lot 3 for East Midlands Traditional Desk Operation, each valued at substantial financial commitments. The procurement was executed using a competitive flexible procedure under a selective method, and the main procurement stage was the award phase. Key dates include a contract start date of 12th January 2026, running until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension based on organisational discretion. Manchester and East Midlands Airports will see enhanced service provision through these awarded lots, slated to enhance passenger experience significantly in the coming years.

This tender offers lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly for companies focused on taxi and private hire services, like Uber London Limited and Nova Car Hire Ltd. Such businesses, especially those able to provide a mix of digital and traditional booking operations, are well-suited to thrive under the contract’s requirements. The digital operation at Manchester encourages more advanced mobile app-based services, while the traditional desk operation at East Midlands caters to face-to-face bookings, ensuring comprehensive market coverage. For companies aiming to expand their footprint in the UK’s aviation hub markets, participating in tenders like this one can boost market presence, drive revenue growth, and provide long-term partnership potential with major players like MAG Airport Limited.

## Notice

The current Private Hire contract at Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport is reaching natural expiry. A Private Hire experience is often what starts and ends a passenger's journey. It is crucial that MAG enters into a contract with partners who have adequate experience, are fully compliant with all aspects of industry laws, regulations and best practices and are committed to providing MAG passengers with first class customer service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078397-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,413,157 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAG AIRPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M90 1QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Woodhouse Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NOVA CAR HIRE; UBER LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078397-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078397-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.magairports.com/

## Provenance

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