C408048 Taxis & Courier Transport Services

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                "postalCode": "TN24 0LZ",
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                "name": "Tracey Constant",
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                "description": "C408048 Taxis & Courier Transport Services Multi-Tiered Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Provision The Authority is seeking a reliable, multi-tiered taxi and private hire provision to support the 24/7 movement of patients, staff, and medical items (including medical records and pathology specimens) across five primary hospital sites. This contract utilises a Cascade Model to ensure 100% fulfilment and incorporates a significant Social Value element regarding maternity transport. The Authority anticipates a multi-provider award to ensure geographic resilience. Geographical Scope of Sites The Provider must provide comprehensive coverage to, from, and between the following locations: Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH): Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG William Harvey Hospital (WHH): Kennington Road, Ashford, TN24 0LZ Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM): College Road, Margate, CT9 4AN Buckland Hospital (BHD): Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0HD Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH): Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5BN The following services required but not limited to: Patient Journeys Non-emergency transport for eligible patients and service users. Staff Journeys Business-critical travel, inter-site meetings, and out-of-hours shifts. Movement of Goods Urgent transport of medical records, pathology specimens, and bloods. Driver & Vehicle Standards All drivers must be DBS-cleared and trained in handling sensitive medical goods (e.g., specimens). Vehicles must be maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, reflecting the healthcare environment.",
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        "description": "Multi-Tiered Supplier Allocation Process Each hospital within the Trust is assigned up to three (3) suppliers, forming a two-tiered structure: 1. First-Tier Supplier: This is the primary taxi provider allocated to the Hospital. All requests and orders are initially directed to this supplier. 2. Second-Tier Supplier: These are the auxiliary supplier(s) assigned to the Hospital. Automatic Escalation Procedure: * If the First-Tier Supplier does not respond within a specified timeframe (which will be confirmed with the selected provider and detailed within the contract), or is unable to meet the request, the request will be sent to the second-tier supplier(s). * This process ensures continuity and minimises delays and disruption.",
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