Planning

Taxi & Courier Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Jan 2019 at 15:15

Planning

29 Nov 2018 at 15:42

Planning

27 Nov 2018 at 13:22

Planning

09 Aug 2018 at 15:38

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09 Aug 2018 at 15:35

Planning

09 Aug 2018 at 15:34

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09 Aug 2018 at 15:32

Planning

09 Aug 2018 at 15:30

Planning

30 Jul 2018 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is initiating a tender for Taxi and Courier Services, aimed at supporting its hospitals and health service premises across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1st March 2019. The Trust aims to award contracts lasting a minimum of three years, with anticipated completion dates for the contractual processes planned for April 2019, potentially with a go-live date as early as 1st July 2019. The services will predominantly include transport for staff, patients, specimens, and medical equipment within the West Midlands region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those adept in taxi and courier services. Companies that can offer timely and reliable service in local and possibly international delivery would be well-placed to compete. Given the expansive clientele and high demand from UHB, businesses that can demonstrate experience and capacity to manage logistical challenges, as well as provide value for money, are encouraged to engage in this tender process. Participation in the Supplier Information Event scheduled for August could provide useful insights and networking opportunities.

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Notice Title

Taxi & Courier Services

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intends to tender for Taxi and Courier Services on behalf of its hospitals, GP Premises and/or Sexual Health Premises (Umbrella) located within the Birmingham and / or outer Birmingham region. The majority of Trust Taxi activity is within the West Midlands Region. Following the acquisition of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust on 1.4.2018, our hospitals include: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Edgbaston), Good Hope Hospital (Sutton Coldfield), Solihull Hospital and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (East Birmingham). Taxi and Courier services shall include the movement of staff, patients, specimens (Category B) and medical equipment / devices on the same day and / or next day basis. Courier services may include UK and International collection / delivery. The Trust is considering awarding contracts to 1 or more providers dependent upon capacity, experience and value for money. Contract duration: minimum 3 years. Update: 23/11/18 - The Authority has now published its draft set of Tender Documents and Q&A's following a Supplier Engagement Event held on 23/08/18. All of the Suppliers who expressed an interest to the previous Supplier Engagement Event have been automatically invited to access PQQ 28526. The Authority is seeking comments / feedback on these documents and have included a Supplier Consultation Questionnaire (2 pages) to capture feedback - this must be returned using the Bravo portal by the Friday 7th December at Noon. If any other Suppliers wish to access these DRAFT documents, please follow the registration instructions below. Additional information: How to register a) Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); b) Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username / password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the PQQs (there may be more than one page and select 'pqq_28526' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; c). Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ / ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk Lots 2) The lots listed above are indicative and UHB reserves the right to amend and/or reduce the number of lots following pre-tender market engagement. TUPE 3) Please be advised that TUPE may apply to this contract. Contract Live Date 4) The Trust anticipates that contracts will be awarded April 2019 with a go live date of 1.7.2019 at the latest; preferably sooner if timescales permit. Trust Profile: 5) UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. Our multiple sites, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic see and treat more than 2 200 000 people every year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f72bdb77-6e7e-497b-aec9-df802f4557c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff265bc-299a-4af0-9674-9bd7a8c17ed4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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