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title: "Provision of A Taxi Service"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP"
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# Provision of A Taxi Service

Buyer: BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-800457de-8e0d-46dc-b18b-3355190e084f

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## Summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Provision of A Taxi Service," aimed at providing taxi services for staff and patients at its sites located in Swindon, South West England. This contract was awarded to V Cars Limited for a total value of £110,770 and is set for a duration of 3+1+1 years, commencing from February 7, 2019, and concluding on February 6, 2024. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on October 15, 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering taxi operations within the healthcare sector. Companies that focus on efficient logistics, on-demand transportation, and support services for medical facilities would be particularly well-suited to respond to such contracts. The fixed cost per mile structure may appeal to a variety of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises looking to establish themselves in public sector contracts, enhancing their operational footprint in the South West region.

## Notice

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Taxi Services on behalf of its hospital and associated sites, located within Swindon (South West Region). The majority of Trust Taxi activity is within the South West Region. Taxi services shall include the movement of staff and patients on the same day and / or next day basis. The Trust has awarded the contract to 1 provider. This contract is awarded on a 3+1+1 year basis, with a fixed cost per mile for the full contractual term. Additional information: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Taxi Services on behalf of its hospital and associated sites, located within Swindon (South West Region). The majority of Trust Taxi activity is within the South West Region. Taxi services shall include the movement of staff and patients on the same day and / or next day basis. The Trust has awarded the contract to 1 provider. This contract is awarded on a 3+1+1 year basis, with a fixed cost per mile for the full contractual term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859d63a3-0926-4df1-93d7-58160b98dc08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 6 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,770 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,770 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859d63a3-0926-4df1-93d7-58160b98dc08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/859d63a3-0926-4df1-93d7-58160b98dc08
  15th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login
  Tender Portal

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