Taxi Services to the University of Kent
The University Of KentcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05ff9fProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
Estimated value
—
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 2029Possible 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 KingdomSouth 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Each 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. | price | 50.00% |
| Technical | — | quality | 50.00% |
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