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title: "Taxi Service - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust"
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published: "2019-05-03"
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# Taxi Service - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2f54dc4-20c9-4bf9-8a6f-796538412b4c

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a taxi service to support operations at its hospital located on Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DQ. This procurement, classified under taxi services, is currently in the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2019 and running until 30th April 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £75,000. Interested suppliers had until 18th March 2019 to submit their bids through the UHCW E-Tendering System.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles or logistics for healthcare-related deliveries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently cater to the unique needs of the NHS Trust — such as patient transportation and the secure delivery of medical items — would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could significantly enhance visibility and growth prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust require a taxi service for UHCW Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DQ to maintain the current service level and to make efficiency savings. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust requirements are summarised into 3 areas which are as follows: 1. Transportation of staff and patients to and from UHCW Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DQ. This will include a requirement for wheelchair-accessible vehicles. 2. Regular collection and delivery of specimens, patient's notes and blood products from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. 3. Ad hoc collection and delivery of equipment such as wheelchairs and small medical items. Suppliers are invited to register on the UHCW E-Tendering System: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uhcw

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff388f2d-df50-41bb-b687-fd3e15881077 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV2 2DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Henley |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEWIS TAXIS MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff388f2d-df50-41bb-b687-fd3e15881077
- 27 Feb 2019 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfafd66-e653-4a7f-8beb-fec0135754bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff388f2d-df50-41bb-b687-fd3e15881077
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfafd66-e653-4a7f-8beb-fec0135754bc
  27th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uhcw
  UHCW Tendering System

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