Tender

23-T20 - Provision of Taxi Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

21 Nov 2023 at 13:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure taxi services for non-emergency patients, low acuity patients, and staff. The DPS contract will be valid for ten years, with reviews of its effectiveness planned throughout. The tender is in the Selective procurement stage, with a tender period ending on 21st December 2023. The contract period will run from 26th February 2024 to 25th February 2034. The industry category is Taxi Services under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses to provide taxi services to the East of England Ambulance Service. Businesses operating in the transportation sector, especially those with experience in providing patient transportation services, are well-suited to compete. The location of service delivery includes the East of England region, covering counties like Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

23-T20 - Provision of Taxi Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. Our diverse area is spread over 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing needs and medical needs. The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple suppliers to provide taxi services for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority: - Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements. - Low acuity patients and patient escorts. - Staff. The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust to procure Taxi Services. The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid for ten (10) years. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d094c1d1-8959-48ef-b3d4-5d2e5773b51d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498cbd8c-6e37-42f7-8c47-d69446911555
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2034 Over 5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK44 3WH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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