Tender

18-T01 - Provision of Taxi Services

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

02 Feb 2018 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service is seeking bids for the procurement titled "18-T01 - Provision of Taxi Services." This tender falls under the services category, specifically relating to taxi services, and is intended to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to transport non-emergency patients and staff across the East of England, covering regions such as Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th March 2018. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 14th May 2018 and extend until 13th May 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer taxi services. Suppliers interested in this tender should possess the capability to manage routine and ad-hoc transport solutions efficiently, catering to low acuity patient needs, as well as staff conveyance. The framework will be divided into Lots, allowing businesses to bid for specific segments, thereby enhancing their chances of being awarded a contract based on their service offerings and geographical reach.

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Notice Title

18-T01 - Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. This is a procurement to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to provide a taxi service for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements * Low acuity patients and patient escorts * Staff The framework will be split into Lots with Suppliers being able to bid for one Lot or a multiple number of Lots. Additional information: Access to this opportunity is via e-Tendering portal Bravo Solutions. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to this tender should be made via the portal only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-870f5bac-a259-49c2-ab9f-06013a5aa653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb14876-913e-4451-80d0-fea1dbe48542
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2018 - 13 May 2022 4-5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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