---
title: "Taxi Services for ESNEFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047cd9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047cd9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT"
published: "2024-12-16"
---

# Taxi Services for ESNEFT

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047cd9

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS FT has conducted a public procurement process to secure taxi services for the organisation. The contract, titled "Taxi Services for ESNEFT", falls under the industry category of Taxi Services (CPV 60120000) and covers the region of Suffolk (UKH14). The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the award stage with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 12th August 2024 and the contract signing date on 16th December 2024. Bids were evaluated based on quality (40%) and cost (60%), and the contract has a potential duration of up to 60 months, including extension options. The total contract value is £1,200,000.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in transportation services. Large-scale taxi service providers can benefit from the substantial contract value and the length of the contract term, ensuring a stable revenue stream over multiple years. Companies like SMART BAR ENTERPRISES LTD and PANTHER CABS (COLCHESTER) LIMITED, who were awarded the contract, are well-suited to cater to the high demand and quality requirements set by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS FT. This procurement process highlights the NHS's commitment to partnering with reliable and efficient service providers to meet their transportation needs.

## Notice

to provide taxi service for ESNEFT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

to provide taxi service for ESNEFT

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040469-2024 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 5PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Bixley |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PANTHER CABS (COLCHESTER; SMART BAR ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040469-2024
- 12 Jul 2024 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021352-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cabssmart.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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