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title: "GB-Lichfield: 700005374 - Provision of Taxi Service for DMS Whittington"
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# GB-Lichfield: 700005374 - Provision of Taxi Service for DMS Whittington

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C,  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b8de81c-4549-4dd2-b180-ce02db7a4ae5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Taxi Service for DMS Whittington" located in Lichfield, UK. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically for taxi services (CPV Code: 60120000). The contract will commence on 1st November 2019 and last for three years, concluding on 31st October 2022. The closing date for bids is 28th August 2019, and the procurement is being executed through an open method, inviting all interested suppliers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for transportation service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful contractor will fulfil approximately 335 journeys annually, catering mostly to out-of-hours requirements for serving personnel, including airport transfers and medical appointments. Businesses specialising in taxi services that can accommodate varying journey demands and provide reliable, timely transportation are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a Taxi Service. The proposed Contract shall be for a period of 3 years, commencing 1st November 2019 and ending 31st October 2022. The successful Service Provider shall provide a Taxi Service for the transportation of Serving Personnel. The service is predominantly for out of hours cover, including weekends, but not exclusive to these timings. The Service Provider shall provide taxis suitably sized for the journey (inclusive of bags) as requested by the Authority. The taxi shall arrive on time at the designated pick up points to collect/deliver SP to and from Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington. Authorised journeys will include, but are not exclusive to, airport taskings, medical appointments and welfare taskings. Within a 12 month period it is estimated that a total of 335 journey's shall be required, although these figures may fluctuate in accordance with demand. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Lichfield: 700005374 - Provision of Taxi Service for DMS Whittington'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105d2b8-cdd6-4b0b-8ff9-372ae69f4edd |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105d2b8-cdd6-4b0b-8ff9-372ae69f4edd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105d2b8-cdd6-4b0b-8ff9-372ae69f4edd
  24th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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