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Cumbria Taxi Services 2026 - 2029

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE3 3XT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: leigh.tidyman@ntw.nhs.uk

Buyer Name: NTW Solutions Limited

Buyer Address: Arran House, St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE3 3XT, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
844701.22 GBP
Gross: 1013541.46 GBP
Published
15 Dec 2025, 13:44
Deadline
16 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60120000 - Taxi services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082909-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 844,701.22

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,013,541.46

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Cumbria Taxi - PA23 Open Competition (1)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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