Tender

Freephone Taxi Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

09 Jul 2021 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a tender for a "Freephone Taxi Service" as part of their procurement activities in the services category. This opportunity is situated in the West Midlands region of England and is at the tender stage. The tender was published on 9th July 2021 and has a submission deadline of 23rd July 2021. The contract, with a minimum value of £50 and a maximum value of £100, will span from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2023, with an option for extension based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and communication services to engage with a prominent healthcare client. Businesses that provide taxi services or innovative communication solutions are particularly well-suited to bid, as the contract aims to enhance the mobility services within the hospital environment. Participation in this tender could not only bolster the winning bidder's portfolio but also facilitate further engagements with public sector organisations seeking similar services in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freephone Taxi Service

Notice Description

The BSOL Procurement Collaboration are seeking on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham, a suitably qualified supplier to provide a Taxi Freephone service from within their hospitals for a period of two years, with an option for the Trust to extend by a further one year, depending upon suitable contract performance by the winning bidder. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username / password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page and select 'itt_32140' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; c). Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ / ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d632ee-bd37-47fd-8bc8-d4f2a1fdd8b9
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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