--- title: "Dial A Ride Taxicard and MOAT Overspill Taxi Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052531.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Dial A Ride Taxicard and MOAT Overspill Taxi Services Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052531.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is initiating a tender process under the project titled 'Dial A Ride Taxicard and MOAT Overspill Taxi Services'. This procurement process is targeted at providing essential door-to-door transport services for older and disabled individuals throughout London. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is valued at approximately £3,974,539, with the process being conducted via an 'open' competitive flexible procedure. The tender stage is active, with submissions closing on 27th May 2026, while the provision of services is set to commence on 30th June 2026, continuing until 31st August 2029, with potential extensions up to 31st August 2031. Interested parties must register and submit bids through TfL’s SAP Ariba system. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for taxi operators who have the capacity to provide comprehensive service coverage throughout Greater London without the need for subcontracting. Businesses adept at managing scheduled and ad-hoc transport services for both Dial-a-Ride and Taxicard members, including accessible vehicle options, are encouraged to participate. The evaluation process emphasizes technical quality and social value, making it ideal for businesses that can incorporate these elements alongside competitive pricing. Additionally, there are unique opportunities for SMEs to engage with TfL, fostering inclusivity and ensuring high service delivery standards across the capital. ## Notice Essential door to door transport services for older and disabled Londoners simultaneously covering ALL of the London and entire greater London geographic area. The provider must be a taxi operator (not an IT provider), and must evidence provision of all of this service coverage, including all vehicles, without sub-contracting to anyone else. Scheduled AND Ad-hoc Taxi and PHV services for Dial-a-Ride and taxicard members, covering gaps in minibus availability with accessible vehicle options. - Volumes are seasonal with demand being greatest in Christmas and Easter school holiday periods, consisting of approximately:- - between 0 and 30 (multi-trip) taxis on any one day, average 10 on a day, 300 a month, trend is slowly increasing - between 1 and 9 (single trip) taxis on any one day, average 4 on a day, 250 a month, trend is slowly increasing. - The Licensed Vehicles consist of 3 types, and all 3 are to be available to each and every ride to each individual customer. Customers dictate what type of vehicle they require, which are:- - Taxis (black cabs or equivalent) which have wheelchair access; - Private Hire Vehicles which do not normally have wheelchair access; and - Low floor which do not have wheelchair access. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Multiple extension options assuming satisfactory performance for an additional (maximum) 2 years and 0 months. Renewal: The proposed contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years and 0 months with multiple extension options assuming satisfactory performance for an additional (maximum) 2 years and 0 months. ### Planning Information Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils are preparing for a future procurement of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) services, supporting the Taxicard and Dial-a-Ride schemes from 2026 onwards. These services are essential for enabling travel for individuals with mobility or visual impairments and represent a commitment to inclusive, accessible transport across the capital. We are currently conducting early market engagement to understand the capabilities, capacity, and interest of the market-particularly from SME providers. Your input will help ensure that market perspectives inform the development and finalisation of both the procurement strategy and the subsequent tender documents. To engage with us please email us on dar-taxiservices@tfl.gov.uk with the subject line: "TfL PME 001 OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052531" and which lot you are interested in. ( Lot 1, 2 & 3 as described in FTS) We will then issue a brief background document and MS form questionnaire link(s). After reviewing the responses, we will provide limited generic feedback to all participants. All responses received will be reviewed and analysed, and will play a key role in shaping the final Procurement Strategy for this requirement. To ensure your feedback is considered, please ensure your completed questionnaire(s) is submitted by end of June 2025. Please note: This is a market sounding exercise and does not form part of a formal procurement process. All responses will be carefully reviewed and considered, but they will not commit TfL to any specific procurement route. Participation does not imply any future contractual or commercial commitment. Thank you for taking the time to respond to the questionnaire(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040475-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,974,539 | | Lots value | £3,974,539 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040475-2026 - 10 Jun 2025 at 14:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031312-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 11:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028752-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 18:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027171-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040475-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031312-2025 10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028752-2025 30th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027171-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw - https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training - https://tfl.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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