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title: "DCHS Taxi and Courier Services"
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# DCHS Taxi and Courier Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23931555-39c5-498b-8229-d8e3587a9d79

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## Summary

The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting expressions of interest for providing taxi and courier services in the Derbyshire area through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "DCHS Taxi and Courier Services," was published on 13th July 2018, with a deadline for submissions by 19th July 2018. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically encompassing taxi services and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The contract is expected to start on 1st November 2018 and will run until 31st October 2021, with a total value of £20,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry to expand their services within the healthcare sector. Businesses that provide taxi and courier services, particularly those familiar with working in public sector contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could not only provide valuable experience but also help establish long-term relationships with the NHS, contributing to business growth in this competitive field.

## Notice

DCHS is looking for expressions of interest in providing Taxi a and courier services in the Derbyshire area. To express interest in participating please your details to following e-mail: DCHST.Procurementqueries@nhs.net Additional information: the attached specification is for reference only - no prices are to be submitted at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/087fcab3-30b3-47b5-b75d-95dd25838920 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 3HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Walton |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2018 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/087fcab3-30b3-47b5-b75d-95dd25838920

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/087fcab3-30b3-47b5-b75d-95dd25838920
  13th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e09be739-7332-4355-8f8b-d7366bd3bfec
  Draft Specification

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