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title: "Provision of a Dedicated Discharge Vehicle at Musgrove Park Hospital"
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# Provision of a Dedicated Discharge Vehicle at Musgrove Park Hospital

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-959b57c2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the provision of a Dedicated Discharge Vehicle at Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, England. This procurement, classified under the services category for specialist vehicles, is in the active tender stage and has an end date set for 28 April 2016. The potential contract term spans one month, with the option for seven additional one-month extensions, leading to a maximum duration of eight months. The total value of the contract is estimated at £5,000.

This opportunity represents a significant chance for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in providing vehicles or transport services aligned with healthcare operations would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Collaborating with the NHS can open doors for future contracts, paving the way for sustained business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Trust currently has a requirement for a Dedicated Discharge Vehicle. The service is required for 1 (one) month plus the option of 7 (seven) additional one month extensions, making a possible contract term of 8 (eight) months Please contact iain.copeland@tst.nhs.uk for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0984f053-c06f-436d-8856-fd019b16cc52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2016 - 31 May 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| 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 | TAUNTON AND 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0984f053-c06f-436d-8856-fd019b16cc52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0984f053-c06f-436d-8856-fd019b16cc52
  22nd April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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