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title: "THE PROVISION OF TAXI LICENSING PLATES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# THE PROVISION OF TAXI LICENSING PLATES

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of taxi licensing plates was initiated by Cheshire East Council, based in Crewe, UK. This process falls under the industry category of goods, with specific relevance to signage, taxi services, and various business services. The procurement was conducted using an open method, classified as a below threshold open competition. Key dates for the process included a tender period ending on 7th November 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2026, running until 31st December 2029. The opportunity was initially published through a tender notice on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the production and supply of taxi licensing plates, particularly those specialising in manufacturing signage and related goods. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as VIP System Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space, especially given the contract's call-off structure based on demand. Engaging in this contract can foster business growth by expanding operations to meet the specific requirements laid out by Cheshire East Council, thereby enhancing visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council are looking to procure the provision of internal and external taxi licensing plates. These plates are produced in line with UK government legislation and made up in house. The contract will operate on a call-off basis, with materials to be supplied as and when required. The value in this notice of PS32,000 (VAT doesn't apply) is the highest estimated potential value and will be dependent on uptake.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | £32,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIP SYSTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060882-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.The-Chest.org.uk
  The Chest project reference: DN788650

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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