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title: "Taxi Services"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-07-09"
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# Taxi Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0343ae3c-30b0-4bf7-88f8-0da4a9c1727b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, seeking providers for "Taxi Services" to facilitate the transport of patients, staff, and light goods. This is in the North East region of England, with the contract period starting from 1st May 2020 and extending until 30th April 2025. The tender process has been completed, with expressions of interest having closed on 16th March 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the total contract value is £50,000, categorized under CPV code 60120000 for taxi services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in sustainable taxi and courier services, particularly those equipped to accommodate wheelchair users and children. Businesses that can handle routine as well as ad hoc transport requests for healthcare-related activities will be well positioned to compete. The active contract is held by Stanley Travel (North East) Limited, which underscores the potential for SMEs to engage in public service contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust require a provider for the provision of Taxi Services. The contractor must be able to provide a sustainable taxi and courier service for the conveyance of patients including wheelchair users and children who are eligible for hospital transport, together with staff and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements relating to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust business. To express an interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4186&Culture=en-GB Expression of Interest will close 12:00 noon 16th March 2020. Additional information: To Express an Interest please use the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4186&Culture=en-GB Expression of Interest will close 12:00 noon 16th March 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1903dbbc-2757-4d67-a3fd-5594ffa68b2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,330 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2020 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1903dbbc-2757-4d67-a3fd-5594ffa68b2e
- 9 Jul 2020 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96eac30-71af-489c-bc48-21851cc5d7d9
- 14 Feb 2020 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96eac30-71af-489c-bc48-21851cc5d7d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1903dbbc-2757-4d67-a3fd-5594ffa68b2e
  9th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96eac30-71af-489c-bc48-21851cc5d7d9
  9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4186&Culture=en-GB
  Taxi Services

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