Award

Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service". This process falls under the services category and is set in Edinburgh. The procurement, currently at the Award stage, involves a single supplier multi-lot Framework Agreement with two lots: one for Staff Transportation and another for the Secure Collection and Delivery of SNBTS Blood Products. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the value of contracts amounting to £355,000, and the contract period is projected from November 21, 2021, to November 20, 2025. Key deadlines include the submission end date of August 16, 2021, when bids were opened for evaluation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for firms specialising in taxi services, particularly those with capabilities in health-related transportation logistics. Companies that can offer safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation solutions are encouraged to participate. The framework will serve a variety of health boards, thus allowing successful bidders to secure a long-term partnership with the public sector while expanding their client base across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. It is ideal for established taxi providers and larger operators familiar with health transportation requirements and licensing regulations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Edinburgh Taxi Service

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a single supplier multi lot Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Lot Information

Staff Transportation

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a single supplier multi lot Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The framework will be available to use for the following Health Boards; - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - Public Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive cost and time efficient taxi service to meet the requirements of all Health Boards named above. The number of passengers will vary, up to a maximum of 5, and the service requirement will include both fixed routes and ad-hoc services as deemed necessary by the boards.

Secure Collection and Delivery of SNBTS Blood Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a single supplier multi lot Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The Framework Agreement will be available to use by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive cost and time efficient taxi service to collect and deliver blood components in a safe and efficient manner to meet the requirements of SNBTS. Service requirement will include both fixed routes and ad-hoc services as deemed necessary by SNBTS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659788
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£355,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2021 - 20 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
June 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Gavin Armstrong, Paul Dishington
Contact Email
gavin.armstrong2@nhs.scot, paul.dishington@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756798, +44 1312757499

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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