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Taxi services for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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06 Jun 2025 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review involved the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, which sought taxi and courier services for its facilities, including the location in Staffordshire and the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. The contract, valued at £2,060,000, was geared towards providing services 24/7 throughout the year, covering an evaluated primary term of 36 months with options for a 2-year extension, marking a total potential period of 5 years, beginning in the first quarter of 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender stage concluding on 29th November 2024. As of the latest update, the contract has been awarded to ABC Supreme, beginning on 5th May 2025 and ending on 4th May 2028. The service is classified under the CPV codes 60120000 and 64120000, covering taxi and courier services, respectively.

This procurement represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services, particularly those capable of operating on a large scale. Firms experienced in offering comprehensive, around-the-clock taxi and courier services stand to benefit significantly from engaging with NHS Trusts. Companies like ABC Supreme, noted for their substantial capacity, are well-suited to meet the demands of such contracts. Given the focus on reliable service provision over an extended term, businesses aiming to engage with healthcare providers will find this sector advantageous, as it offers stable, long-term revenue prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi services for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Notice Description

Provision of a taxi/courier service to University Hospitals of North Midlands (location: Staffordshire) (location: town of Stafford, in Staffordshire) plus North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Up to 365 days per annum. Hours of operation 24/7/365 The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated (Q1 2025). Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: +2 years The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,060,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed23c67-f863-4ceb-849d-60cc24112ee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a615463a-b2e7-4cdf-b0ff-7ab97053e782
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,340,944 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABC SUPREME

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