--- title: "Freephone Taxi Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-07-09" --- # Freephone Taxi Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6b82231-d0eb-4d93-b727-5e1ff7cca5e0.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a tender for a "Freephone Taxi Service" as part of their procurement activities in the services category. This opportunity is situated in the West Midlands region of England and is at the tender stage. The tender was published on 9th July 2021 and has a submission deadline of 23rd July 2021. The contract, with a minimum value of £50 and a maximum value of £100, will span from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2023, with an option for extension based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and communication services to engage with a prominent healthcare client. Businesses that provide taxi services or innovative communication solutions are particularly well-suited to bid, as the contract aims to enhance the mobility services within the hospital environment. Participation in this tender could not only bolster the winning bidder's portfolio but also facilitate further engagements with public sector organisations seeking similar services in the future. ## Notice The BSOL Procurement Collaboration are seeking on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham, a suitably qualified supplier to provide a Taxi Freephone service from within their hospitals for a period of two years, with an option for the Trust to extend by a further one year, depending upon suitable contract performance by the winning bidder. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username / password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page and select 'itt_32140' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; c). 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d632ee-bd37-47fd-8bc8-d4f2a1fdd8b9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 9 Jul 2021 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d632ee-bd37-47fd-8bc8-d4f2a1fdd8b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d632ee-bd37-47fd-8bc8-d4f2a1fdd8b9 9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html link to e sourcing portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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