Planning

Provision of Taxi Services to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

06 Apr 2018 at 12:41

Planning

06 Apr 2018 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is planning a tender for the provision of taxi services, which is set to cover the period from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2021. The estimated budget for this contract is £250,000, aimed at delivering essential transport services to patients and staff, including wheelchair accessibility. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected to be published on 1st June 2018. The service provider will be required to operate 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays, ensuring prompt execution for essential Trust business.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Companies that offer flexible, reliable transport solutions and have the capability to manage contracts involving sensitive patient transportation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with the Trust prior to the tender's release for potential collaboration and information sharing, which could lead to fruitful partnerships in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Market Engagement Notice: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently provide a sustainable taxi and courier service for the conveyance of patients including wheelchair users and children who are eligible for hospital transport, together with staff, and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. The services required are to provide a 24 hour service every day during the contract period (Sundays and Bank Holidays included) and the service provided must be promptly executed. Taxis are booked for essential Trust business only and some bookings shall involve work which is essential to the wellbeing and lives of the patients. We are approaching the market prior to making a decision on the route to market and undertaking an options appraisal so we can gain knowledge, information and a better understanding of the market which will inform and feed into the future provision of this service. Suppliers who are interested in engaging with the Trust prior to the release of an opportunity are encouraged to make contact in the first instance via email to mark.hughes16@nhs.net Additional information: This is a market engagement notice, not currently an opportunity to bid. Any future opportunities will be released inline with PCR2015 Procurement regulations. The value, contract term, start date & end date are indicative only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77bce38-1806-4885-b21e-bb3d7b2a06f1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - A decision on route to market will be made based on market investigation
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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