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title: "18-T01 - Provision of Taxi Services"
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# 18-T01 - Provision of Taxi Services

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-870f5bac-a259-49c2-ab9f-06013a5aa653

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service is seeking bids for the procurement titled "18-T01 - Provision of Taxi Services." This tender falls under the services category, specifically relating to taxi services, and is intended to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to transport non-emergency patients and staff across the East of England, covering regions such as Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th March 2018. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 14th May 2018 and extend until 13th May 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer taxi services. Suppliers interested in this tender should possess the capability to manage routine and ad-hoc transport solutions efficiently, catering to low acuity patient needs, as well as staff conveyance. The framework will be divided into Lots, allowing businesses to bid for specific segments, thereby enhancing their chances of being awarded a contract based on their service offerings and geographical reach.

## Notice

The East of England Ambulance Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. This is a procurement to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to provide a taxi service for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements * Low acuity patients and patient escorts * Staff The framework will be split into Lots with Suppliers being able to bid for one Lot or a multiple number of Lots. Additional information: Access to this opportunity is via e-Tendering portal Bravo Solutions. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to this tender should be made via the portal only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb14876-913e-4451-80d0-fea1dbe48542 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 13 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 0RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Goldington |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2018 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb14876-913e-4451-80d0-fea1dbe48542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb14876-913e-4451-80d0-fea1dbe48542
  2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb/
  East of England Ambulance e-Procurement Portal - Bravo Solutions

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