Tender

Provision of Taxi Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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21 Nov 2023 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for taxi services covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. This DPS will provide conveyance for non-emergency patients, low acuity patients, staff, and their escorts over a 10-year period. The total value of this procurement is £30,000,000 in GBP.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the taxi services industry to secure long-term contracts with a reputable public body. Companies capable of providing reliable transportation services for medical purposes in the specified regions are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline on December 21, 2023, using electronic or written submission methods.

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Notice Title

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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: Please note that the estimated value stated is over the ten (10) year duration and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This DPS is valid for ten (10) years covering 2024-2034. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034395-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This DPS is valid for ten (10) years covering 2024-2034. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234243125

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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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