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title: "Taxi and Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-057ecc32-b499-44a1-a6c9-77a120f7bde2"
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buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-12-14"
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# Taxi and Courier Services

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-057ecc32-b499-44a1-a6c9-77a120f7bde2

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## Summary

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking experienced providers for taxi and courier services, with a tender entitled "Taxi and Courier Services." The procurement process, initiated on 14th December 2018, is classified under road transport services, specifically targeting taxi and courier services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th January 2019. The services are intended for delivery in the South East region of England, with a contract period expected to commence from 4th February 2019 and lasting until 3rd February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering taxi and private hire solutions and urgent courier services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is oriented towards accommodating a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering reliable and responsive transport services are ideally positioned to compete for this contract, which could lead to long-term partnerships with the NHS Trust.

## Notice

2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced providers for: 1) taxi and private hire services, and 2) ad-hoc and urgent items courier services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c0cf74-44cd-4087-b85d-3eaf33e653c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c0cf74-44cd-4087-b85d-3eaf33e653c1
- 9 Aug 2018 at 16:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cdf8d3-68cf-4274-969d-f33140be9785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c0cf74-44cd-4087-b85d-3eaf33e653c1
  14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cdf8d3-68cf-4274-969d-f33140be9785
  9th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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