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title: "GB-LUTON: Taxi Transport and Light Goods Courier Services"
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buyer: "LUTON & DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FT"
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# GB-LUTON: Taxi Transport and Light Goods Courier Services

Buyer: LUTON & DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3109ec53-4c51-4542-933e-bf25dbd160b6

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## Summary

The Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for a contract titled "GB-LUTON: Taxi Transport and Light Goods Courier Services." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically taxi services (CPV code 60120000). The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17 January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020, lasting for four years, with options to extend for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum contract value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport and logistics services, particularly those offering taxi and courier solutions. Businesses that excel in delivering professional, safe, and high-quality transport services for patients and staff will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the requirement to transfer hospital equipment and non-pathology samples adds another layer of potential business for companies within the medical logistics sector, further encouraging a diverse range of transport providers to apply.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 January 2020 for the following reason: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8T2J25B9R(CONTRACT FOR TAXI TRANSPORT AND LIGHT GOODS COURIER SERVICES: CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL, HIGH QUALITY TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR STAFF, PATIENTS AND LIGHT GOODS (INCLUDING MEDICAL NOTES AND SPECIMENS). ON BEHALF OF LUTON AND DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST The Luton & Dunstable University Hospital require a taxi service to convey Patients & Staff to and from pre designated locations. There will also be a requirement to move Hospital equipment, samples (Non Pathology) to other Hospitals within the UK. We are looking for the contract to commence on the 1st April 2020 and to run for 4 years with the option to extend for 1 + 1 years.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7381d6-c523-4ae4-87c9-5d69d6ed3d53 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LUTON & DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FT |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU4 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Poets |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2020 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7381d6-c523-4ae4-87c9-5d69d6ed3d53
- 23 Dec 2019 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7381d6-c523-4ae4-87c9-5d69d6ed3d53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7381d6-c523-4ae4-87c9-5d69d6ed3d53
  2nd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=460106609
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8T2J25B9R(CONTRACT

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