Awarded
Taxicard Scheme
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Public undertaking
In brief
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus awarded transport work to Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd, Blue Line Taxis (Newcastle) Limited and Station Taxis (Sunderland) Limited.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Taxicard scheme provides subsidised taxi travel for individuals with mobility difficulties who are unable to use standard public transport services. Approved taxi operators deliver the service on behalf of Nexus, enabling eligible members to travel at a discounted rate. Each member is issued with a Taxicard pre‑loaded with an annual allocation, from which a fixed contribution is deducted per journey.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd (SME) | £30,905 | |
| Blue Line Taxis (Newcastle) Limited (SME) | £4,703 | |
| Station Taxis (Sunderland) Limited (SME) | £86,332 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 027471-2026
About the buyer
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A NexusLast 12 months
Procurements
36Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for transport
- Go North East Limited5 contracts
- Busways Travel Services Limited4 contracts
- Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd4 contracts
- Northstar Constellation Limited4 contracts
- Jim Hughes Coaches Limited2 contracts
Similar open tenders
All open transport tenders- £838mframework ceiling
- £33.9mestimated
From notice 027471-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.