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Taxi Service Framework

QE FACILITIES

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19 Aug 2024 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

QE Facilities has established a framework agreement to procure taxi services throughout the North East of England. This procurement process, under an open procedure above threshold, is aimed at providing transportation for staff, patients, and various medical items. The framework, valued at £416,000, will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, with two optional 12-month extensions. The primary industry category is "Taxi services" (CPV Code: 60120000), with services to operate 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. Key dates include the tender closing on 13th May 2024 and the award published on 19th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the transport sector, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive and varied cargo such as medical equipment and confidential records. Businesses that can offer round-the-clock service and cater to the dynamic needs of a healthcare setting will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Given its nature, the tender allows growth through stable, long-term engagement with a prominent public sector entity, QE Facilities, headquartered at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Service Framework

Notice Description

QE Facilities (the Authority) have a requirement to procure the services of suppliers to provide taxi services, to and from various locations throughout the North East of England through the establishment of a Framework Agreement. The journeys will mainly involve the transportation of staff, however the successful contractors may also be required to transport patients, specimens, blood, drugs, medical equipment, clinical records or confidential mail and cash, on the instruction of an authorised officer. Please note - this list is only indicative of the types of items which need transportation and may be subject to variation or change. The service is required to be available at any time of the day or night, including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays 24/7. Includes 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0d130d7-18cc-4475-bc3f-6299d2c51b9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ee8059-a58e-41f1-a5de-f6add6a042c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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