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Taxi Services to the University of Kent

The University Of KentcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05ff9fProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

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Awarded value

£230k

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

Suppliers

2

2 SME

Lots

1

2 awarded

Published

07 Apr 2026

Description

This opportunity is for the provision of Taxi Services to the University of Kent. The University is looking for a dependable and efficient taxi service that can respond quickly and flexibly to booking requests for staff and visitors.

Scope

Reference
CB24_005
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Mar 2026 to 01 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 01 Mar 2031

The University reserves the right to extend the contract for 1+1 years at the end of the original contract period, which will be agreeable annually in 12-month instalments.

CPV classifications
60120000
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
CommercialEach response will be compared to the lowest total price or percentage as indicated in the following formula: Score = [[Lowest Price in £/Participant’s Price in £] x price weighting]. Results will be rounded to 2 decimal places.price50.00%
Technical—quality50.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 2 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£185k

Award date

01 Apr 2026

Contract start

20 Apr 2026

Contract end

19 Apr 2029

Awarded to
LP
Longleys Private Hire Ltd
SME
EC
Express Cabs and Couriers Ltd
SME