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title: "Taxi Service Framework"
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buyer: "QE FACILITIES"
published: "2024-08-19"
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# Taxi Service Framework

Buyer: QE FACILITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d130d7-18cc-4475-bc3f-6299d2c51b9e

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## Summary

QE Facilities has established a framework agreement to procure taxi services throughout the North East of England. This procurement process, under an open procedure above threshold, is aimed at providing transportation for staff, patients, and various medical items. The framework, valued at £416,000, will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, with two optional 12-month extensions. The primary industry category is "Taxi services" (CPV Code: 60120000), with services to operate 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. Key dates include the tender closing on 13th May 2024 and the award published on 19th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the transport sector, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive and varied cargo such as medical equipment and confidential records. Businesses that can offer round-the-clock service and cater to the dynamic needs of a healthcare setting will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Given its nature, the tender allows growth through stable, long-term engagement with a prominent public sector entity, QE Facilities, headquartered at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.

## Notice

QE Facilities (the Authority) have a requirement to procure the services of suppliers to provide taxi services, to and from various locations throughout the North East of England through the establishment of a Framework Agreement. The journeys will mainly involve the transportation of staff, however the successful contractors may also be required to transport patients, specimens, blood, drugs, medical equipment, clinical records or confidential mail and cash, on the instruction of an authorised officer. Please note - this list is only indicative of the types of items which need transportation and may be subject to variation or change. The service is required to be available at any time of the day or night, including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays 24/7. Includes 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ee8059-a58e-41f1-a5de-f6add6a042c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | QE FACILITIES |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ee8059-a58e-41f1-a5de-f6add6a042c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ee8059-a58e-41f1-a5de-f6add6a042c0
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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