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Trust Taxi Providers

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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19 Aug 2025 at 10:59

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the "Trust Taxi Providers" contract aimed at delivering taxi services across various hospital trusts in Essex. The procurement is focused on the services category and took an 'open' procurement method. Originally published on 30th May 2025, with the tender period closing on 1st July 2025, it included specific lots for Mid Essex Hospital Services, Southend University Hospital, and Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital. Though the tender process was active, the award was later cancelled as per the notice on 19th August 2025, indicating a strategic review and pause in line with budget optimizations. This process primarily operated in the Basildon, Chelmsford, and Southend areas under the oversight of the UKH37 region, thus ensuring tailored accessibility to all NHS facilities within this geographic area.

This tender offers opportunities for experienced taxi service providers, particularly those adept at adhering to NHS standards and operating on diverse hospital schedules. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand poised to benefit due to the suitability criteria, emphasizing price, technical proficiency, and social value. Such prospects are advantageous for firms capable of delivering cost-effective, high-quality services, hence encouraging companies to re-evaluate and tailor their offerings in anticipation of future re-tendering opportunities from this trust. The legal framework under which this tender was exercised offers potential for future extensions and contractual renewals, rendering it a significant growth segment for transport providers aiming to enhance their NHS affiliations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trust Taxi Providers

Notice Description

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05294a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049757-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions
CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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