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CA15601 - Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 May 2025 at 10:45

Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust" tender has been awarded, following an open procedure procurement method. The buying organisation, West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bury St Edmunds, England, facilitated the process. The tender was initially published on 2nd April 2025, with the tender period having closed on 23rd April 2025. The contract relates to taxi services under the industry category classified by CPV code 60120000, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The award was made to First Stop Travel (East Anglia) Limited on 12th May 2025.

This procurement presents notable business opportunities, especially for SMEs, as the specification ensures suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses in the taxi and transportation services industry stand to benefit from this tender, offering extended service delivery opportunities across regions such as the United Kingdom and beyond. Competing in a contract of this nature provides the potential for business growth by securing a long-term engagement with a prominent trust in the public healthcare sector, expanding both market reach and business profile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15601 - Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15601. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15601 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a594ac14-0f93-4dac-b10f-e0b44ce48f57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d60d693-9b9b-4e68-a299-f5def27394b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Swain
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST STOP TRAVEL (EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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