--- title: "Taxi Shuttle Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-11-24" --- # Taxi Shuttle Services Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e.json) ## Summary De Montfort University, located in Leicester, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for "Taxi Shuttle Services" within the transportation services industry category. The procurement seeks to provide shuttle services to and from major UK airports, with the contract indicating approximately 300 trips per year. The project is a public authority initiative classified under sub-central government, aiming for improved solutions through web and app-based technologies. The procurement planning milestone highlights key interests in additional value areas such as sustainability, social value, and financial controls. Responses are due by 14 December 2025, with a contract start date set for 1 July 2026 and potential renewal until June 2031. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector to collaborate with a major academic institution. Companies with capabilities in providing sustainable and efficient taxi services, particularly those employing hybrid or electric vehicles, are well-suited for this opportunity. Furthermore, businesses that can offer innovative technologies for reporting, user experience, and fraud prevention will find an advantageous position to grow through this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement process receptive to suggestions for streamlining supplier engagement. This is an excellent prospect for businesses seeking to expand their services within the UK’s public sector. ## Notice De Montfort University has an ongoing requirement for airport shuttle services, to and from all major UK airports. Currently, approximately 300 trips per year are undertaken to major UK airports. This is based on our current demand and is only indicative. Our existing process is based on email and web-based ordering but given developments in technology since the last contract award, we are keen to explore web and app-based solutions that could improve ease of use and efficiency. ### Planning Information Areas of Interest - added value We are particularly interested in solutions that add value to the contract, indicative examples being: • Sustainability: Use of hybrid and electric vehicles. • Social Value. • Reporting: Ability to provide detailed reporting on carbon emissions per trip. • User Experience: Streamlined booking and tracking via web or mobile applications. • Financial Controls: How to prevent fraud. We would also welcome any additional added value, innovations or features your organisation can offer. Future Next Steps As part of this engagement, we would like to understand: • Would your organisation be interested in this as an opportunity? • If not, the reasons why - this feedback will help us identify and remove barriers to participation. • What information you would require from us? • Suggestions on how we can streamline the process for suppliers. Supplier Response Please could you respond to the following questions: • Please describe your capability and capacity to deliver the services outlined. • Please provide any added value or innovative features you can offer. • Your intent to participate (and reasons if not). Your input will help shape the specification and procurement approach. Contact: procurement@dmu.ac.uk Address: FAO Ben Bennett Response Deadline: 14/12/2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076566-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2025 at 15:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076566-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076566-2025 24th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.dmu.ac.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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e79e.json.