Taxi Management Services
About This Opportunity
Services contract award: Taxi Management Services. By SOUTH Western Railway Limited in United Kingdom, governance & public sector. Awarded to First Travel.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
SWR require around 5,000 taxis per period to facilitate the traincrew diagrams and run the service on time. The Taxis required covers around 2/3 diagrammed and the rest are ad-hoc or emergency.
There are planned taxis which run every day, one-off taxis are also required during engineering / special events, and also emergency taxis on the day if there is disruption to the train service.
The provision of these fully managed Services must be delivered in accordance with the specification and Supplier's obligations.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 30, 2026. Last refreshed 42 days ago. Reference: 039947-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED has issued 33 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
First Travel Solutions Limited was awarded the contract for £2,400,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 039947-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to First Travel Solutions Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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