--- title: "Taxi & Private Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST" published: "2019-05-16" --- # Taxi & Private Hire Services Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62ed14ac-3373-41c5-b527-0036a3e36075.json) ## Summary Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is currently in the award stage of its tender for Taxi & Private Hire Services, with an estimated value of £300,000. This procurement is classified under the industry category of taxi services and is located in Northampton, East Midlands, England. The tender was published on 18th October 2018, and expressions of interest are required to be submitted by 19th November 2018. The contract, which is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and run through to 31st March 2024, includes a potential two-year extension. This opportunity presents a significant chance for SMEs in the transportation sector to expand their business reach by servicing the needs of a major NHS Trust. Businesses that can quickly respond to transport requests within a defined radius of the hospital are particularly suited, as the contract specifies a maximum response time requirement. Interested companies should register on the Trust's e-tendering portal and prepare to submit their interest, as detailed specifications are attached to the tender notice. ## Notice We are inviting expressions of interest and would ask any parties interested to express their interest on the Trusts e-tendering portal at www.supplying2nhs.org noting that if you have not already registered on this system you will need to undertake that first and then express your interest. An overview of the service is attached in draft format, but we are not expecting any major changes prior to the next stage, which will be shortlisting or the 'Invitation to Tender', dependent on interest. Please note, this is only the expression of interest stage, so please register, download the draft specification and lodge your interest if you feel you can fulfill the Trust requirements, no other information will be released until the closure of the EOI stage, which will be 19th November 2018. It is likely that the next stage of information will be released w/c 26th November 2018. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me directly. Yours sincerely, Daryl Read Additional information: Please note there is a minimum response time for the taxi services for this contract, as follows: * Within 5 miles radius of the Hospital at NN1 5BD, response time up to 20 minutes. This contract will be carry a 3 year + 2 year extension term, taking this contract to 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc631307-14f1-43e0-99f6-1d1ede358410 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £350,000 | | 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 | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL N H S TRUST | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 5BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere | | Westminster constituency | Northampton South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SKYLINE TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 16 May 2019 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc631307-14f1-43e0-99f6-1d1ede358410 - 18 Oct 2018 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb289a9d-0758-4551-bf81-1c34a893db88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc631307-14f1-43e0-99f6-1d1ede358410 16th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb289a9d-0758-4551-bf81-1c34a893db88 18th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ff1a071-2eca-47be-9af4-da165f1f6829 Expression of Interest Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8221c5c9-8932-4317-af60-7e6e17819851 Draft Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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