Tender

Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Services for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

03 May 2022 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the provision of taxi and private hire services, which is crucial for transporting patients and items between its Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospital sites in Bebington, England. The contract, valued at £250,000, aims to deliver a comprehensive 24/7 taxi service throughout the year. The tender was published on 29 April 2022, and submissions are due by 31 May 2022. This procurement process follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation from qualified suppliers.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering taxi and private hire capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in healthcare transport may find this contract especially appealing, as the demand for reliable and timely service in the healthcare sector is paramount. Companies capable of meeting stringent operational requirements, including round-the-clock service and the transportation of sensitive items such as medical samples, will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi and Private Hire Services for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

This is for Taxi and Private Hire Services to be performed for both Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals. The purpose of the contract is to provide comprehensive Taxi Services on behalf of the above named Hospital Sites. The service will primarily consist of regular and ad-hoc journeys, transporting passengers to and from the hospital sites and other locations, but may also include the transportation of blood and samples, and other items between locations. The Trusts require a 24:7 service operating 365 days of the year. Additional information: Please log in or register on ProContract to access this opportunity https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69ec6f04-1f77-485b-838a-23c7c0df9741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792e83b0-e50f-4161-ae33-2b845fc3cb8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 2-3 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
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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