---
title: "CPU 5289 DPS Provision of Private Hire Transport Services- Lot1 Planned Taxi Route"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dd7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# CPU 5289 DPS Provision of Private Hire Transport Services- Lot1 Planned Taxi Route

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dd7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nottingham City Council seeking proposals for the "CPU 5289 DPS Provision of Private Hire Transport Services - Lot1 Planned Taxi Route." This procurement falls under the industry category of taxi services, serving the region of UKF14. The process has reached the award stage with a contract being signed on 29th August 2025. The procurement method employed is 'limited', specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its exemption from directive application. This was initially aimed at providing transportation services for home to school children.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in school transport solutions. Companies like Southside Cars Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suitable for this procurement. With a contract value of £155,800, this represents a significant business opportunity, especially favourable for regional transport service providers seeking to expand their client base with governmental entities.

## Notice

Transportation of home to school children

### Procurement Information

Called off from a DPS contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006391-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHSIDE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 18:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006391-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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