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TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICE AND GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION (GSM) FOR TAXI

HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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30 Jan 2025 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to procure a Taxi Transport Service and a GSM Taxi Free Phone service. This tender, classified under the 'Taxi services' industry category (CPV: 60120000), aims to support the Trust with flexible and urgent transport needs for staff, patients, and equipment across its sites, located in the region UKE1. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 3rd March 2025. The contract is valued at £493,422.21 and spans a period of 36 months, with an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation and mobile communication services. Companies that can provide a reliable and comprehensive taxi service, along with a GSM Free Phone service, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier is expected to manage high demand and simultaneous journey requests efficiently while offering services round-the-clock throughout the year. This opportunity is ideal for businesses with robust logistical capabilities and experience in handling emergency and scheduled transport services for healthcare institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICE AND GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION (GSM) FOR TAXI

Notice Description

The provision of Taxi Transport Services and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) for Taxi Free Phone for Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust has a requirement for the provision of Taxi Transport Service and a GSM Taxi Free Phone service. The Trust has a separate courier contract in place for the movement of goods between its sites on a fixed timetable. To supplement this the Trust also requires the provision of a 24-hour, 7 days a week, 365/6 days a year taxi service to enable more urgent and flexible movement of Staff, Patients and the movement of goods/ equipment between the Trust Sites. There is an expectation that the successful company must be able to deal with requests for numerous journeys simultaneously when required.

There is a requirement for patients to be collected from their home address, these journeys will be booked by Trust.

All taxi requests are made through the Trust's Transport Helpdesk and details logged on the Trust's system. Total annual taxi bookings for 2024 were 7429.

The Trust also requires a GSM Taxi Free Phone service, which must be installed and operated at no charge to the Trust.

The Trust requires one supplier to provide both services. (taxi transport service and a GSM Taxi Free Phone service). From January 2024 to December 2024 the phone line was used 6,847 times.

All requirements are described with the specification of requirements.

Renewal: Contract term 36 months with the option to extend for up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003043-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£493,422 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£493,422 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Hannah Loftus
Contact Email
h.loftus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU3 2JZ
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

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