Scope
Reference
CB24_005
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £230,000 excluding VAT
- £276,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60120000 - Taxi services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| 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... |
Price | 50% |
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
n/a
Contracting authority
University of Kent
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYN-9654-JPQJ
The Registry
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government