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title: "Taxi Service Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0451c9"
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# Taxi Service Framework

Buyer: QE FACILITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0451c9

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## Summary

QE Facilities has successfully awarded a contract titled "Taxi Service Framework" in the Services category, with a focus on providing taxi services encompassing transportation of staff, patients, and various medical items across the North East of England. The contract, carrying a value of £416,000, was signed on 19 August 2024, following an open procurement procedure. Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd has been selected as the primary service provider. The procurement process has been completed and the framework agreement is now active, ensuring 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays, for a duration of 720 days with options for a 2 x 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of managing diverse logistical requirements around the clock. It is ideally suited for companies that can provide reliable and secure transport services for sensitive and clinical materials such as medical equipment and confidential mail, as well as staff transportation. Given the framework's comprehensive service needs, SMEs with expertise in niche medical transport logistics are especially well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the establishment of a long-term agreement with optional renewal periods provides enduring business growth prospects.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension

Renewal: The framework will be able to be renewed for a further 2 x 12 months (total of 48 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026354-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £416,000 |

## Status

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

## 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), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## 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 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026354-2024
- 12 Apr 2024 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011956-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qefacilities.co.uk
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/
- https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/

## Provenance

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