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TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICE AND GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION (GSM) FOR TAXI

HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jan 2025 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an active tender process for a comprehensive Taxi Transport Service and a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) Free Phone service for taxis. The tender, described under CPV code 60120000 for taxi services, is open for submissions until 3rd March 2025 and seeks to find a single supplier capable of providing 24/7 taxi services for urgent and flexible movement needs as well as a free phone service. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2025 and will run until 31st May 2028. The services are required in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, specifically Hull, with a budget of £493,422.21 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide round-the-clock transportation and communication services. Suitable businesses would be those experienced in handling high-volume, simultaneous taxi bookings and capable of installing and managing GSM Free Phone lines at no cost to the Trust. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, giving capable SMEs a chance to secure a sizable contract with a major healthcare organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICE AND GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION (GSM) FOR TAXI

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for the provision of Taxi Transport Service and a GSM Taxi Free Phone service. The Trust has a separate courier contract in place for the movement of goods between its sites on a fixed timetable. To supplement this the Trust also requires the provision of a 24-hour, 7 days a week, 365/6 days a year taxi service to enable more urgent and flexible movement of Staff, Patients and the movement of goods/ equipment between the Trust Sites. There is an expectation that the successful company must be able to deal with requests for numerous journeys simultaneously when required. There is a requirement for patients to be collected from their home address, these journeys will be booked by Trust. All taxi requests are made through the Trust's Transport Helpdesk and details logged on the Trust's system. Total annual taxi bookings for 2024 were 7429. The Trust also requires a GSM Taxi Free Phone service, which must be installed and operated at no charge to the Trust. The Trust requires one supplier to provide both services. (taxi transport service and a GSM Taxi Free Phone service). From January 2024 to December 2024 the phone line was used 6,847 times. All requirements are described with the specification of requirements. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d058d699-48bb-4acc-b8fc-8285ccb65b0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e40e77d-6020-4454-8fbe-c112ecd8f333
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 (above 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
£493,422 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hannah Loftus
Contact Email
h.loftus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU3 2JZ
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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