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Taxi Services to the University of Kent

University of Kent

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Kent

Buyer Address: The Registry, Canterbury, Kent, UKJ44, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claire Baxter

Contact Email: c.baxter@kent.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 7510382356

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
230000.0 GBP
Gross: 276000 GBP
Published
05 Jan 2026, 16:30
Deadline
03 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60120000 - Taxi services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000452-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 230,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 276,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2029-03-01T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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