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Transport - Taxi provision across all sites

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a transportation contract titled "Transport - Taxi provision across all sites" within the services industry category. The contract entails providing taxi services for staff, patients, and goods across various hospital sites in the Essex region, United Kingdom, including Basildon, Chelmsford, and Southend. It is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th November 2025. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 gross and covers a period of three years from 19th January 2026, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. An open procurement procedure is being utilised to select both a primary and secondary supplier for each site, based on quality, social value, and price criteria. The process will be managed via an electronic tendering portal where all submissions must be made in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to partner with a significant public authority. It is particularly suitable for companies with the capability to provide round-the-clock taxi services, ensuring availability even on weekends and Bank Holidays. Businesses experienced in handling high-volume, time-sensitive transportation needs will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and gaining a foothold in the public healthcare sector. With several lots available for bidding, there is potential for multiple businesses to secure a position as either a primary or secondary supplier, thus broadening their market presence and service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport - Taxi provision across all sites

Notice Description

The Contract is required to provide a taxi transportation service for the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods and in certain instances heavy goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods. The Contractor will be required to make taxis available daily 24 hours during the contract period including on Sundays and Bank Holidays. When a service has been requested, the Authority expects the Contractor to respond promptly to execute the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT)

Lot 1 - Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT) Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford Essex CM1 7ET

Renewal: The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Lot 2 - Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT)

Lot 2 - Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT) Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 0RY

Renewal: The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Lot 3 - Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH)

Lot 3 - Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH) Nethermayne Basildon Essex SS16 5NL

Renewal: The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066581-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-20

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

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