Tender

Taxi and Courier Services

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Dec 2018 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Aug 2018 at 16:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking experienced providers for taxi and courier services, with a tender entitled "Taxi and Courier Services." The procurement process, initiated on 14th December 2018, is classified under road transport services, specifically targeting taxi and courier services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th January 2019. The services are intended for delivery in the South East region of England, with a contract period expected to commence from 4th February 2019 and lasting until 3rd February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering taxi and private hire solutions and urgent courier services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is oriented towards accommodating a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering reliable and responsive transport services are ideally positioned to compete for this contract, which could lead to long-term partnerships with the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and Courier Services

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced providers for: 1) taxi and private hire services, and 2) ad-hoc and urgent items courier services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c0cf74-44cd-4087-b85d-3eaf33e653c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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