Tender

North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust - Taxi Service

NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

18 Dec 2017 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a provider for a Taxi Service as part of its procurement process titled "North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust - Taxi Service". This service will be located at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. Currently in the tender stage, the process will conclude on 29 January 2018, with the contract starting on 1 March 2018 and running until 28 February 2019. The contract has a total value of £300,000 and is classified under the industry category of taxi services, employing an open procurement method to solicit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Given the requirement for 24-hour availability and the capacity for ad-hoc bookings, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and reliability will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to engage a diverse range of service providers within the specified regions of North West England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust - Taxi Service

Notice Description

North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, requires a provider for a Taxi Service at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. Subject to activity and demand, there will also be a requirement to carry out ad-hoc, discharges or transfers subject to authorisation from the appropriate Trust personnel. Taxis are to be booked in accordance with the needs of the Trust and therefore, demand may vary substantially. The provider will be required to provide a 24-hour, daily, every day during the contract period (weekends and Bank Holidays included), and the service provided must be promptly executed. Taxis must be available day and night to provide the service to the Trust as required. No vehicles must be used for the transportation of persons or items whilst being used on journeys requested by the Trust, or carrying medical records/pathology/blood samples. We are going out for 3 lots - Lot 1 is for the Carlisle area only; Lot 2 is for the Whitehaven area only; and Lot 3 is for both areas. Owing to the nature of the contract, in that future demand cannot be reasonably ascertained, North Cumbria University Hospitals will not guarantee or commit to an agreed workload with any supplier(s) selected to provide this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1daff42-75a0-4233-a84b-966e2e32c681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226a720-3a16-4271-8d1a-78a65dde2bff
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 6-12 months
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
NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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