Tender

SFT/AT/017 Invitation to tender for the provision of taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

05 Jan 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of taxi services. This competitive procurement aims to secure sustainable taxi and courier services for patient transportation, including wheelchair patients and children eligible for hospital transport, along with staff and goods. The service requirements cover 24/7 availability and direct route transportation. The tender has a value of £750,000 GBP and the tender period ends on 6th February 2023 with the contract period lasting from 1st March 2023 to 29th February 2028.

This opportunity to tender for taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is suited for businesses in the services industry category, particularly those with experience in providing transportation services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses capable of meeting the round-the-clock service demand and ensuring efficient and direct transport routes are well-aligned for this tender process. The open procedure procurement method allows for fair competition among service providers, offering a chance for eligible businesses to showcase their capabilities in fulfilling the Trust's transportation needs.

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Notice Title

SFT/AT/017 Invitation to tender for the provision of taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this invitation to tender in connection with the competitive procurement of the provision taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The aims and objectives of this service is to provide a sustainable taxi and courier service for the conveyance of patients, wheelchair patients and children who are eligible for hospital transport, together with staff, and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. Taxis shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The charge for the journey must be from pick up point to drop off point only and be via the most direct route. The tender documents are available in full and free to download at: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe9ea06-b813-45e5-880e-3e41e5c3e402
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
Not specified
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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