Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management
Northumbria House, Unit 7 & 8 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park
North Shields
NE27 0QJ
UK
Contact person: Joanne McCormack
E-mail: joanne.mccormack@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKC21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NH1170 Taxi Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of Taxi Services procured via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
3 LOT 1 - Service Area 1 - 1st Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 1
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
4 LOT 2 - Service Area 2 - 1st Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 2
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
5 LOT 3 - Service Area 2 - 2nd Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
6 LOT 4 - Service Area 3 - 1st Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 3
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
7 LOT 5 - Service Area 3 - 2nd Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 3
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
8 LOT 6 - Service Area 4 - 1st Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 4
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
9 LOT 7 - Service Area 4 - 2nd Supplier
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Taxi Services - Service Area 4
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further competition via the Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
Further Competition under Northumbria County Council DPS - Passenger Transport Services : LOT 6 Provision of NHS Transport
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Service Area 1 - 1st Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited
03675833
21 Station Road, Whitley Bay,
Whitley Bay
NE26 2QY
UK
Telephone: +44 1912517738
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Service Area 2 - 1st Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited
03675833
21 Station Road, Whitley Bay,
Whitley Bay
NE26 2QY
UK
Telephone: +44 1912517738
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Service Area 2 - 2nd Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Readypay Limited
02518342
Northumberland Taxi and Coach Centre, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BW
Blyth
NE24 5BW
UK
Telephone: +44 7841337105
NUTS: UKC2
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.phoenixtaxis.net/privacy-policy/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Service Area 3 - 1st Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited
03675833
21 Station Road, Whitley Bay,
Whitley Bay
NE26 2QY
UK
Telephone: +44 1912517738
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Service Area 3 - 2nd Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis
11766610
563 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Newcastle
NE6 4QL
UK
Telephone: +44 7712152044
E-mail: ben@blueline-group.com
NUTS: UKC2
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bluelinetaxis.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Service Area 4 - 1st Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nearby Eastcoast Taxis Limited
03675833
21 Station Road, Whitley Bay,
Whitley Bay
NE26 2QY
UK
Telephone: +44 1912517738
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Service Area 4 - 2nd Supplier
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis
11766610
563 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Newcastle
NE6 4QL
UK
Telephone: +44 771252044
E-mail: ben@blueline-group.com
NUTS: UKC2
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bluelinetaxis.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria House, Unit 7 & 8 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park
North Shields,
NE27 0QJ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/07/2026