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title: "Trustwide Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94d5eb7d-0361-4da3-adac-27503338b68d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-10-16"
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# Trustwide Taxi Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94d5eb7d-0361-4da3-adac-27503338b68d

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Trustwide Taxi Services" valued at £552,000, which is part of the taxi services industry. This service is expected to operate 24/7 across various locations, including Durham & Darlington, Teesside, Hartlepool, Scarborough & Malton, Harrogate, Northallerton, and York & Selby. The contract period is set for 12 months with the option for two additional 12-month extensions, commencing on September 22, 2017. The expression of interest for this contract closed on July 14, 2017, and the award notice was published on October 16, 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for taxi service providers, particularly those that can ensure availability at all times, including nights and holidays. Businesses with capabilities in emergency services or large fleet management would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region are encouraged to engage, as they may have the agility and local knowledge to meet the specific service demands outlined in the procurement details.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT AN OPPORTUNITY. Provision of Trustwide Taxi Services to Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust THE SERVICE * The service must be available at any time of the day or night, including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays 24/7 365 days a year. * Contractors must ensure an adequate number of cars are available to meet service needs including emergency calls which may arise throughout the night, at weekends, and bank holidays. * The service will be awarded in Lots across 7 areas: o Lot 1 Durham & Darlington o Lot 2 Teesside o Lot 3 Hartlepool o Lot 4 Scarborough & Malton o Lot 5 Harrogate o Lot 6 Northallerton o Lot 7 York & Selby The contract is for 12 months with the option for a further 2 x 12 month extensions. To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3756&Culture=en-GB Expressions of interest will close at 12:00 Noon 14th July 2017 This opportunity has also been published via OJEU reference 2017/S 119-241478. Additional information: PLEASE NOT THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT AN OPPORTUNITY The contract will be for 12 months with the option for a further 2 x 12 month extensions. To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3756&Culture=en-GB Expresions of interest will close at 12:00 Noon on 14th July 2017 This opportunity has also been published via OJEU reference 2017/S 119-241478.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bbe424-ed6a-46e2-93f1-21527fe88635 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £552,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £552,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | 1AB TAXIS; 23 TAXIS; A2B TAXIS (NORTHALLERTON; FLEETWAYS TAXIS (YORK; MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH CARS; NIPPY TAXIS; TOWN TAXIS (T/A CENTRAL RADIO CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2017 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bbe424-ed6a-46e2-93f1-21527fe88635
- 23 Jun 2017 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a4759f-f6ae-4baf-b7f9-4abd2b11fb96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bbe424-ed6a-46e2-93f1-21527fe88635
  16th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a4759f-f6ae-4baf-b7f9-4abd2b11fb96
  23rd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddd1fa64-982d-45a4-8220-d8caf040297d
  Link to Portal
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3756&Culture=en-GB
  Link to Portal

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