--- title: "Provision of Taxi Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041b99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041b99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041b99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041b99.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2023-11-21" --- # Provision of Taxi Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041b99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041b99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041b99.json) ## Summary The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for taxi services covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. This DPS will provide conveyance for non-emergency patients, low acuity patients, staff, and their escorts over a 10-year period. The total value of this procurement is £30,000,000 in GBP. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the taxi services industry to secure long-term contracts with a reputable public body. Companies capable of providing reliable transportation services for medical purposes in the specified regions are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline on December 21, 2023, using electronic or written submission methods. ## Notice The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. Our diverse area is spread over 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing needs and medical needs. The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple suppliers to provide taxi services for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements. * Low acuity patients and patient escorts. * Staff. The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust to procure Taxi Services. The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid for ten (10) years. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. Our diverse area is spread over 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing needs and medical needs. The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple suppliers to provide taxi services for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority: * Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements. * Low acuity patients and patient escorts. * Staff. The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust to procure Taxi Services. The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid for ten (10) years. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Additional information: Please note that the estimated value stated is over the ten (10) year duration and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This DPS is valid for ten (10) years covering 2024-2034. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034395-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This DPS is valid for ten (10) years covering 2024-2034. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK44 3WH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Kingsbrook | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2023 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034395-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://eastamb.nhs.uk - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb/ - https://eoecph.bravosolutions.co.uk/eastamb/ ## 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-h6vhtk-041b99. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041b99.json.