---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ba3a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ba3a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-07-30"
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# Invitation to Tender for Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ba3a

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in a public procurement process, initiating a tender titled "Invitation to Tender for Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically for taxi services, and is located in Suffolk, UK. The tender operates under an open procurement method and has key procurement stages, including a tender phase that concluded on 12th July 2021, following which an award phase took place. Notably, the contract has a total value of £150,000 and includes an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend by one additional year.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those specialising in taxi or private hire services. Companies that can demonstrate strong service capabilities, specifically in terms of quality and environmental considerations, alongside competitive pricing, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurements such as these, facilitated by public healthcare institutions, provide a crucial platform for growth, allowing smaller or niche transport firms to engage with larger tenders and establish long-term relationships with public authorities.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender for Taxi Services for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the provision of Taxi Services

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018284-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST STOP TRAVEL (EAST ANGLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018284-2021
- 10 Jun 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013001-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firststoptravel.net
- http://www.wsh.nhs.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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