Published date: 12 January 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 9 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£20,000

Procurement reference

CHPH001-DN795323-91235989

Published date

12 January 2026

Closing date

9 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

23 March 2026

Contract end date

22 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The key aims of the new contract will be to:
• Secure a new taxi provider that offers 24/7 services.
• They must be based in Chelmsford and cover Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
• Always punctual and polite to residents.
• Have a range of vehicle sizes to include occasional wheelchair use.


More information

Additional text

Completed documents must be submitted via the ProContract e-tendering portal.

You can access the tender pack on the ProContract portal:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0b46b10f-1bb0-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

The project reference is DN795323

If your organisation is not registered on ProContract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register
and complete the free registration process.


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Julie Dunsmuir-Watts

Address

Myriad House
33 Springfield Lyons Approach
Chelmsford
CM2 5LB
United Kingdom

Email

Julie.Dunsmuir-Watts@chp.org.uk

Website

https://www.chp.org.uk/