--- title: "Private Hire Concession at Stansted Airport" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAG AIRPORT LIMITED" published: "2026-07-28" --- # Private Hire Concession at Stansted Airport Buyer: MAG AIRPORT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5.json) ## Summary MAG Airport Limited is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of Private Hire Concessions at Stansted Airport. This tender, initiated on 28th July 2026, is in the active tender stage and is managed under a competitive flexible procedure compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. Situated in Manchester, United Kingdom, MAG is seeking to contract partners with substantial experience in providing high-quality taxi services, earmarked by the CPV code 60120000. The procurement process includes a Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), which should be submitted by 26th August 2026, with the final award anticipated by 1st December 2026. The anticipated contract commencement is set for 1st April 2027, continuing until 31st March 2030, with the option of renewal for an additional two years. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in private hire and taxi services, given its scope and significant contract value estimated at £26 million. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with two separate lots available, targeting both traditional desk operations and digital app-based services. Businesses with proven experience in providing first-class customer service, compliance with industry standards, and innovative solutions such as digital booking platforms will be well-suited to compete. The process allows for electronic submissions, lending itself to a streamlined method of participation, ideal for efficiently operated enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the UK transport sector. ## Notice The current Private Hire contracts at Stansted Airport are reaching expiry. A Private Hire experience is often what starts and ends a passenger's journey. It is crucial that MAG enters into a contract with partners who have adequate experience, are fully compliant with all aspects of industry laws, regulations and best practices and are committed to providing MAG passengers with first class customer service. ### Lot Information Stansted Airport Private Hire Desk Operation Traditional Desk Operation for Private Hire services at Stansted Airport. 60% or more of bookings are forecast to be taken in person at a booking desk or by telephone call. Values below are indicative to the concessionaire. Renewal: The Contract(s) will be let for a period of three (3) years with the option for MAG to extend for a further two (2) years (1+1) after the initial term. Such extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances. Stansted Airport Digital Operator Digital Operation for Private Hire services at Stansted Airport. Bookings are forecast to be taken by mobile app or website. Values below are indicative to the concessionaire. Renewal: The Contract(s) will be let for a period of three (3) years with the option for MAG to extend for a further two (2) years (1+1) after the initial term. Such extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071446-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000,000 | | Lots value | £26,000,000 | | 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 | MAG AIRPORT LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M90 1QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Woodhouse Park | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2026 at 16:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071446-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071446-2026 28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.magairports.com/ - https://www.magairports.com/work-with-us/procurement-and-contracts/ ## 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-06d5d5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5d5.json.