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title: "SFT/AT/017 Invitation to tender for the provision of taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust"
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# SFT/AT/017 Invitation to tender for the provision of taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ffff943-57ac-456f-896e-9bca65e762cb

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of taxi services. This competitive procurement aims to secure sustainable taxi and courier services for patient transportation, including wheelchair patients and children eligible for hospital transport, along with staff and goods. The service requirements cover 24/7 availability and direct route transportation. The tender has a value of £750,000 GBP and the tender period ends on 6th February 2023 with the contract period lasting from 1st March 2023 to 29th February 2028.

This opportunity to tender for taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is suited for businesses in the services industry category, particularly those with experience in providing transportation services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses capable of meeting the round-the-clock service demand and ensuring efficient and direct transport routes are well-aligned for this tender process. The open procedure procurement method allows for fair competition among service providers, offering a chance for eligible businesses to showcase their capabilities in fulfilling the Trust's transportation needs.

## Notice

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this invitation to tender in connection with the competitive procurement of the provision taxi services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The aims and objectives of this service is to provide a sustainable taxi and courier service for the conveyance of patients, wheelchair patients and children who are eligible for hospital transport, together with staff, and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. Taxis shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The charge for the journey must be from pick up point to drop off point only and be via the most direct route. The tender documents are available in full and free to download at: https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe9ea06-b813-45e5-880e-3e41e5c3e402 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe9ea06-b813-45e5-880e-3e41e5c3e402

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe9ea06-b813-45e5-880e-3e41e5c3e402
  5th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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