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Provision of Taxi Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL

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01 May 2019 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a tender process for the provision of taxi services, primarily catering to areas in Cheshire and North Wales. The contract, with a total value of £112,000, was awarded to Chester Radio Taxis, commencing on 1st April 2019 and set to conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 11th January 2019, and it falls under the category of taxi services as classified by the CPV scheme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with the capability to provide reliable and flexible taxi services. Businesses specialising in non-emergency patient transportation, especially those with experience in healthcare logistics, would be particularly well-positioned to explore similar contract opportunities. The consistent demand for taxi services to accommodate non-emergency patients, staff, and ad-hoc requirements offers a promising avenue for growth and partnership within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is tendering for the provision of Taxi Services to cover mainly Cheshire and North Wales-and provide a range of sporadic services out of these areas. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. The Authority is required requires to provide a taxi service for the conveyance of the: Non-emergency patients and patient escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements Low acuity patients and patient escorts Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bd03f2c-037c-4ffd-ba4e-85ecc63efe6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b82412-b8f8-4f22-bef5-336482c89827
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL
Contact Name
Diana Navarrete-Bannister
Contact Email
diana.bannister@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01244366674

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESTER RADIO TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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