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Published 5 Jan 2026, 15:55 GMT

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Taxi Hire Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

2 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£52,500,000total for 2 lots · £63,000,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 9 Feb 2026awarded 14 Oct 2026
Award (standstill) to CMAC Group UK Ltd
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2032 with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2027

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This is the Procurement for the provision of Taxis Services to the

Beneficiaries. The BBC's existing current contract for these services is expiring, and the BBC is looking to re-tender this contract.

The BBC intends to procure a safe, efficient, and sustainable taxi

service available when and where our travellers need it, with a digital platform that supports secure, frictionless booking, robust reporting and tax compliance, and effective contract management.

We have built our requirement for taxi booking services to include the UK and overseas.

Our strategic pillars for the future of this service are:

Value for money and availability: A cost‑efficient taxi service with 24/7 global coverage for staff, on-air staff/contributors and equipment, delivering confirmed availability when and where the BBC needs it.

Safety, quality and sustainability: A safe, fully compliant service with verified fully licenced drivers and compliant, low‑emission vehicles that meet BBC standards and advance Net Zero goals.

User experience and technology: An enterprise grade, accessible

platform with single sign on, real-time tracking and integrations that enable secure, frictionless booking.

Visibility and control: Robust management information and controls providing full oversight of journeys, spend, CO₂ and policy adherence, with automated reporting.

Please note the contract start date is estimated and may be subject to change.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 5 Jan 2032, 23:59 GMT.
  • How the procedure runs: Competitive Flexible Procedure with included Conditions of Participation. The procedure will consist of the following stages: Invitation to Tender ITT and Final Stage:- Initial ITT Clarifications Evaluation and Shortlisting Final ITT Stage Award For full details please refer to the Tender Documents

CPV: Hire of passenger cars with driver · Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver · Public road transport services · Road transport services · Special-purpose road passenger-transport services · Taxi services

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£52,500,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Ride-hailAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£35,500,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2032 with extensionsValue: £35,500,000 exc. VAT · £42,600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended by up to 2 years up to 30/06/2032. The number and duration of extensions to be determined at a later stage. Whilst this is not an exclusive arrangement, in the event of an increase in volumes, the BBC may direct award similar goods, services or works during the term of the contract to the successful supplier(s).
60100000 Road transport services60112000 Public road transport services60120000 Taxi services60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60171000 Hire of passenger cars with driver
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    For full details please refer to tender documentation

    Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of £14.2 m to participate in Lot 1

    Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of £6.8 m to participate in Lot 2

  • Technical & professional ability

    For full details please refer to tender documentation

Lot #2Pre-Book and Specialist requirementsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£17,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2032 with extensionsValue: £17,000,000 exc. VAT · £20,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract can be extended by up to 2 years up to 30/06/2032. The number and duration of extensions to be determined at a later stage. Whilst this is not an exclusive arrangement, in the event of an increase in volumes, the BBC may direct award similar goods, services or works during the term of the contract to the successful supplier(s).
60100000 Road transport services60112000 Public road transport services60120000 Taxi services60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60171000 Hire of passenger cars with driver
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    For full details please refer to tender documentation

    Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of £14.2 m to participate in Lot 1

    Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of £6.8 m to participate in Lot 2

  • Technical & professional ability

    For full details please refer to tender documentation

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60%
  • Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Cost
Lot distribution rule: A supplier can be awarded a single lot or both lots
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    For full details please refer to tender documentation

    Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of £14.2 m to participate in Lot 1

    Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of £6.8 m to participate in Lot 2

  • Technical & professional ability

    For full details please refer to tender documentation

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 5 Jan 2032
First published
5 Jan 2026, 15:55 GMT
Last source update
14 Oct 2026, 13:50 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 9 Oct 2026
Authority reference
2026 01 RA Taxi Hire Services
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-000421
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Hire of passenger cars with driverHire of passenger transport vehicles with driverPublic road transport servicesRoad transport servicesSpecial-purpose road passenger-transport servicesTaxi services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff8f Find a Tender
How it runs

Competitive Flexible Procedure with included Conditions of Participation.

The procedure will consist of the following stages:

Invitation to Tender ITT and Final Stage:-

Initial ITT

Clarifications

Evaluation and Shortlisting

Final ITT Stage

Award

For full details please refer to the Tender Documents

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: JAGGAER / BravoSolution · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Submission deadline
9 Feb 2026, 09:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
4 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

In order to take part in this tender, please take the following steps:1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk1.2 ↗ - Click the link on the login page to register.1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'.1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details.1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete.1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password.*2 - Express an interest in the tender:2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password.2.2 - Click the 'ITT Open to all Suppliers' link.2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. Once you accept the Conditions of Confidentiality, this will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box.*3. Responding to the tender:3.1 - Click 'My Response' under ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).3.2 - All ITT documentation can be found within the eTendering portal.3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.* * All questions relating to this ITT should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

5 Jan 2026 → 1 Jul 2027 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published290 days ago
    5 Jan 2026, 15:55 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by260 days ago
    4 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline255 days ago
    9 Feb 2026, 09:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by13 days ago
    9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Assessment summaries sent9 days ago
    14 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
  6. Latest notice published8 days ago
    14 Oct 2026, 13:50 BST
  7. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  8. Standstill endsin 1 day
    23 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  9. Contract startsin 251 days
    1 Jul 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

9 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    5 Jan 2026, 15:55 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    22 Jan 2026, 11:49 GMT
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 6 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
    22 Jan 2026, 11:49 GMT
    +7 days · was 30 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
  4. Tender notice published
    6 Feb 2026, 08:47 GMT
    UK4
  5. Deadline moved to 9 Feb 2026, 09:00 GMT
    6 Feb 2026, 08:47 GMT
    +3 days · was 6 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
  6. Contract award notice published
    14 Oct 2026, 13:50 BST
    UK6
  7. Status changed to complete
    14 Oct 2026, 13:50 BST
  8. Buyer details updated
    14 Oct 2026, 13:50 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Published amendments (2)

The BBC have extended the Taxi Hire Services ITT closing date to 17:00 on 06/02/26 The deadline for clarification questions is also extended to 17:00 on 04/02/26.

The BBC have extended the Taxi Hire Services ITT closing date to 17:00 on 06/02/26 The deadline for clarification questions is also extended to 17:00 on 04/02/26. As a second change, the BBC have extended the Taxi Hire Services ITT closing date to 09:00 on 09/02/26. No other changes made.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 5 Jan 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1some still in standstill
Awarded value £52,500,0001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 6
Named bidders 3published on the award notice
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Across several lots1 award
CMAC Group UK Ltd1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2032Extensions: Maximum possible extension period of 2 years£52,500,00014 Oct 2026standstill to 23 Oct 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Ride-hail3final-stage tenders00—
2 · Pre-Book and Specialist requirements3final-stage tenders00—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: RC000057 · GB-PPON: PJRB-3233-GTQL Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, London, W1A 1AAContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

3 commercial parties on the notice · 1 awarded
  • CMAC GROUP UK LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 06054801GB-PPON: PLQL-4173-GTCG Suite 1, The Globe Centre, Accrington, North West, BB5 0REContact email
  • GT GETTAXI (UK) LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 07603404GB-PPON: PXMY-6374-XWTT Angel Gate 326 City Road, London, London, EC1V 2NZ
  • VEEZU GROUP LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 09107007GB-PPON: PHQX-6974-VJPQ Hodge House, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1DY

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender