--- title: "Provision of Taxi Services 201617-243" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST" published: "2024-10-04" --- # Provision of Taxi Services 201617-243 Buyer: TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2.json) ## Summary Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender process for the provision of taxi services aimed at patients, including wheelchair users and children, as well as staff and light goods. The contract will encompass routine and ad hoc transportation requirements, with mandatory 24-hour service availability throughout the year, including Sundays and Bank Holidays. This procurement opportunity is classified under the "Taxi services" industry category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender will proceed through an open procedure, with electronic submissions via the Cardea Portal, and will close on 18 November 2024. Key contract dates include a start date of 1 March 2025, extending up to 29 February 2028, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The total contract value is approximately £1,000,000 per year over seven specific lots, including areas such as County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, and York. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, reliable taxi services. Businesses that can demonstrate a capacity for 24-hour operations and the ability to serve multiple geographic areas will be well-positioned to compete. Companies specialising in patient transport and those proficient in handling ad hoc and routine logistical requirements will find this opportunity particularly attractive. The contract’s electronic submission format and division into multiple lots allow flexibility and encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers, broadening the potential for new market entrants and existing providers to expand their service offerings. ## Notice Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a supplier to provide a sustainable taxi and courier service for the conveyance of patients including wheelchair users and children who are eligible for hospital transport, together with staff and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. The contractor must be able to provide a 24 hour service every day during the contract period (Sundays and Bank Holidays included) and the service provided must be promptly executed. The contract is for a period of 36 months (plus 2 x 1 year extension) with a maximum of 5 years. The contract value is approximately PS1,000,000 per year (over the 7 lots). You may apply for more than 1 Lot, as long as the service areas can be provided for. The lots are split into 7 specific areas: Lot 1 County Durham and Darlington Lot 2 Harrogate Lot 3 Hartlepool and Stockton Lot 4 Northallerton Lot 5 Scarborough and Malton Lot 6 Teesside Lot 7 York and Selby Quality Score - the maximum score available is 50% Price Scores - per lot is a maximum score available is 50% Tenders will be submitted electronically via the Cardea Portal. Please see Tender documents for more information via Cardea Portal: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/ For the expressions of interest, please click the following link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4678&Culture=en-GB ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de32b7a-7ea5-42e3-b6db-1295456358ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST | | Locality | PETERLEE | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR8 2RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton | | Westminster constituency | Easington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2024 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de32b7a-7ea5-42e3-b6db-1295456358ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de32b7a-7ea5-42e3-b6db-1295456358ae 4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4678&Culture=en-GB - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df549b03-6655-4ca5-9869-5d3f88c4fba2.json.