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Transport - Taxi Provisions across sites

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 14:56

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 07:59

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, seeking a transport solution for taxi services across multiple sites. The contract is structured into three lots, covering Mid Essex Hospital Services, Southend University Hospital, and Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital, with each lot valued at around £400,000. Awarded suppliers include Happi Group Limited, 24 X 7 Ltd., Value Cars Basildon Limited, AC Radio Cabs Limited, and Hey Cab Ltd, reflecting both large and SME businesses. This tender falls under the services category and has been administered using an open procurement method, with the procurement stage now complete. Contracts are set to start on 15th July 2026, with a three-year duration and potential extensions spanning two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement encompasses technical, social value, and commercial criteria, providing a comprehensive taxi service that operates around the clock.

This taxi transportation contract offers substantial opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, specifically those providing taxi services, to expand their operations and secure stable revenue over a significant period. The range of suppliers involved demonstrates the competitive nature of the tender, inviting participation from both large and small businesses that can fulfil requirements for routine and ad-hoc transport of staff, patients, and goods. Successful involvement requires strategic bidding that aligns with the rigorous award criteria including quality and price. As the Trust aims to ensure efficient service delivery, businesses that can offer consistent, reliable, and flexible transportation options will be well-positioned to thrive under these contracts. The regional focus on Essex hospitals signals a lucrative prospect for local enterprises to bolster their presence and market share in the healthcare transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Transport - Taxi Provisions across sites

Notice Description

he 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)

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)

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)

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030512-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,666,667 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-20

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

24 X 7

A.C. RADIO CABS

AC RADIO CABS

HAPPI GROUP

HEY CAB

VALUE CARS BASILDON

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