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title: "The Provision of Taxi Services"
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# The Provision of Taxi Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6c87819-8aed-4ebd-81b1-adb764c097bc

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently tendering for "The Provision of Taxi Services", primarily targeting the transportation of non-emergency patients and staff within Cheshire and North Wales. The procurement is classified under taxi services (CPV code 60120000) and follows an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 11 January 2019, with a contract period set to commence on 1 March 2019 and lasting for two years, with a potential one-year extension. The total value of the contract is £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the taxi service industry, particularly those capable of providing non-emergency patient transport services. Businesses that focus on low-acuity patient conveyance and have the capability to deliver services around the clock, as required by the Authority, would be especially well-suited to compete. The established relationship with a local NHS authority can also enhance a candidate's appeal in this tendering process.

## Notice

G/352 The Provision of Taxi Services Contract period: 2 years (With the option to extend for 12 months) The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) is tendering for the provision of Taxi Services to cover mainly Cheshire and North Wales-and provides a range of sporadic services out of these areas. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. The Authority requires to provide a taxi service for the conveyance of the: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements * Low acuity patients and patient escorts * Staff Additional information: The contract start date may be subject to change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47879690-0b14-434d-b2a7-2b2edd04c45f |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47879690-0b14-434d-b2a7-2b2edd04c45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47879690-0b14-434d-b2a7-2b2edd04c45f
  4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html

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