---
title: "Taxicard Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067421"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Taxicard Scheme

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067421

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has awarded contracts for its Taxicard Scheme, aimed at providing subsidised taxi services for individuals with mobility difficulties. The procurement falls under the public undertaking classification, with services tendered through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning no competition. The awards were announced on 25th March 2026, with contract periods beginning on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 28th March 2027. This initiative covers several regions including Gateshead, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with substantial emphasis on ensuring SMEs can participate, aligning with the special regime for utilities sector procurement.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for SMEs specialising in taxi and special-purpose road passenger transport services. Businesses such as Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, Blue Line Taxis Newcastle Ltd, and Station Taxis Sunderland Ltd have already been identified as suitable suppliers, reflecting the potential for similar companies to grow by offering services that enhance accessibility for individuals facing mobility challenges. Each contract is designed to accommodate smaller enterprises, fostering business expansion in the UKC regions by increasing their market share and gaining recognition through public service delivery.

## Notice

The Taxicard scheme provides subsidised taxi travel for individuals with mobility difficulties who are unable to use standard public transport services. Approved taxi operators deliver the service on behalf of Nexus, enabling eligible members to travel at a discounted rate. Each member is issued with a Taxicard pre-loaded with an annual allocation, from which a fixed contribution is deducted per journey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027471-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,938 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5DE |
| 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 | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLUE LINE TAXIS (NEWCASTLE; CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD; STATION TAXIS (SUNDERLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027471-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027471-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadcentraltaxis.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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