Tender

The Provision of Taxi Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

04 Dec 2018 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently tendering for "The Provision of Taxi Services", primarily targeting the transportation of non-emergency patients and staff within Cheshire and North Wales. The procurement is classified under taxi services (CPV code 60120000) and follows an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 11 January 2019, with a contract period set to commence on 1 March 2019 and lasting for two years, with a potential one-year extension. The total value of the contract is £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the taxi service industry, particularly those capable of providing non-emergency patient transport services. Businesses that focus on low-acuity patient conveyance and have the capability to deliver services around the clock, as required by the Authority, would be especially well-suited to compete. The established relationship with a local NHS authority can also enhance a candidate's appeal in this tendering process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

The Provision of Taxi Services

Notice Description

G/352 The Provision of Taxi Services Contract period: 2 years (With the option to extend for 12 months) The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is tendering for the provision of Taxi Services to cover mainly Cheshire and North Wales-and provides a range of sporadic services out of these areas. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. The Authority requires to provide a taxi service for the conveyance of the: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements * Low acuity patients and patient escorts * Staff Additional information: The contract start date may be subject to change

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6c87819-8aed-4ebd-81b1-adb764c097bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47879690-0b14-434d-b2a7-2b2edd04c45f
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 3-4 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Diana Navarrete-Bannister
Contact Email
diana.bannister@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01244366674

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c6c87819-8aed-4ebd-81b1-adb764c097bc-2018-12-04T09:58:27Z",
    "date": "2018-12-04T09:58:27Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c6c87819-8aed-4ebd-81b1-adb764c097bc",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "G/352/UR/18/DB",
        "title": "The Provision of Taxi Services",
        "description": "G/352 The Provision of Taxi Services Contract period: 2 years (With the option to extend for 12 months) The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is tendering for the provision of Taxi Services to cover mainly Cheshire and North Wales-and provides a range of sporadic services out of these areas. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. The Authority requires to provide a taxi service for the conveyance of the: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements * Low acuity patients and patient escorts * Staff Additional information: The contract start date may be subject to change",
        "datePublished": "2018-12-04T09:58:27Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60120000",
            "description": "Taxi services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 40000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-01-11T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-03-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47879690-0b14-434d-b2a7-2b2edd04c45f",
                "datePublished": "2018-12-04T09:58:27Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-77795",
            "name": "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Liverpool Road",
                "locality": "CHESTER",
                "postalCode": "CH21UL",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Diana Navarrete-Bannister",
                "email": "diana.bannister@nhs.net",
                "telephone": "01244366674"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-77795",
        "name": "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
    }
}