---
title: "Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb0e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb0e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-15"
---

# Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb0e

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029" under the industry category of taxi services. The procuring entity is NTW Solutions Limited, headquartered at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. This open procurement process aims to commence on 1st April 2026 for a three-year initial term, with potential extension until November 2029. The tender submission deadline is set for 16th January 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 19th December 2025, and the award scheduled by 13th February 2026. Business users can view submission details via the Atamis platform. The procurement process operates under the open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions in English, aligning with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for taxi service providers capable of delivering high-quality services in the Cumbria region. It suits SMEs due to its emphasis on social value and competitive commercial rates, prioritising technical, commercial, and social value aspects equally. With a gross contract value of over 1 million GBP, it presents a lucrative opportunity needing service providers that can consistently meet journey demands and performance KPIs. Businesses adept at managing risks, such as service provider liquidation, site closures, and technology downtimes, would be ideal contenders. The contract allows room for extension based on satisfactory performance, offering longer-term stability and growth.

## Notice

The Cumbria Region Taxi Service for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) Trust (Authority) is managed by NTW Solutions (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Authority). The contract period is targeted to commence 1st April 2026 (subject to Trust and Contractor final agreement) for Initial Term of 36 months, to expire 31st March 2029 (or 36 months from actual start date). There is an option to extend from 1st April 2029 to 30th November 2029, subject to satisfactory performance of contract KPI's and agreement of both Parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year Initial Term + 1 x 8 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082909-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £844,701 |
| Lots value | £844,701 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NTW SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3XT |
| 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 | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082909-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 13:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078079-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082909-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078079-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000os2fTIAQ&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com
- https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk

## Provenance

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