--- title: "Patient Transport and Taxi Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04870d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04870d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04870d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04870d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-08-02" --- # Patient Transport and Taxi Service Buyer: PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04870d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04870d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04870d.json) ## Summary Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is in the planning stage of procuring a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi-lot contract with a maximum of two lots per tenderer. The procurement process is slated to be officially initiated on 1st October 2024. The service covers five locations - Stockport, Tameside, Bury, Oldham, and Rochdale - with an estimated total value of GBP £1,707,250. Key engagement events include a pre-market engagement session on 5th September 2024 at the Pennine Care Trust Headquarters in Ashton-under-Lyne. Suppliers must register their attendance by 30th August 2024. The industry category is Taxi services, and the procurement method is a traditional tender process. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for taxi service providers, particularly those experienced in healthcare transportation. Ideal candidates would be businesses with a robust fleet, including electric or hybrid vehicles, and those capable of providing comprehensive booking and data reporting functionalities. Companies with a proven track record of NHS contracts or similar services in mental health, along with strong sustainability initiatives, would be well-suited to compete. Successful tenderers will have the chance to secure multiple service lots across different regions in Greater Manchester, thereby expanding their operational footprint and market reach. ## Notice Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is looking to establish a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi lot contract. Lotting Structure: Lot 1 - Stockport - Approx value GBP PS54,000.00 Lot 2 - Tameside - Approx Value GBP PS53,500.00 Lot 3 - Bury - Approx Value GBP PS76,750.00 Lot 4 - Oldham - Approx Value GBP PS109,500.00 Lot 5 - Rochdale - Approx Value GBP PS47,700.00 PCFT would like to invite any taxi suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement session. Location - Pennine Care Trust Head Quarters, 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL67SR. Date - 5 September 2024 We would like you to prepare a presentation to demonstrate your suitability of the contract and ask us any questions to understand our requirements. The below questions should help form the context of your presentation along with any other information you feel relevant. - Do you have previous experience working on any NHS contracts or with other mental health organisations? - Do you have any references/testimonials from any other healthcare contracts? - What areas across Greater Manchester do you provide services in? - Can you provide national bookings across the country (starting in the lotted locality)? - What is the total size of your fleet? - How many WAV within your fleet? - What percentage of your fleet is Electric, Hybrid, Euro 6 standard? What percentage do not meet the Euro 6 standard? - Do you have a business plan to transition over to full electric vehicles? - Do you currently have any of your own sustainability initiatives? - What Data reporting information can you provide for each trip on invoices? - What booking options are available 24/7? (Call, email, app, portal, website etc) - What compliance check are carried out on each driver? - What compliance checks are carried out for each vehicle? If you are interested in this contract opportunity please register your attendance via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and a time slot will be allocated to you. Suppliers are limited to 2 attendees per lot. If you have any issues please contact pcn-tr.PenninecareProcurement@nhs.net The deadline for registering your attendance at this event is Friday 30 August (5pm). Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. This PIN is not a call for competition. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Stockport Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is looking to establish a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi lot contract. Lotting Structure: Lot 1 - Stockport - Approx value GBP PS54,000.00 PCFT would like to invite any taxi suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement session. Location - Pennine Care Trust Head Quarters, 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL67SR. Date - 5 September 2024 We would like you to prepare a presentation to demonstrate your suitability of the contract and ask us any questions to understand our requirements. The below questions should help form the context of your presentation along with any other information you feel relevant. - Do you have previous experience working on any NHS contracts or with other mental health organisations? - Do you have any references/testimonials from any other healthcare contracts? - What areas across Greater Manchester do you provide services in? - Can you provide national bookings across the country (starting in the lotted locality)? - What is the total size of your fleet? - How many WAV within your fleet? - What percentage of your fleet is Electric, Hybrid, Euro 6 standard? What percentage do not meet the Euro 6 standard? - Do you have a business plan to transition over to full electric vehicles? - Do you currently have any of your own sustainability initiatives? - What Data reporting information can you provide for each trip on invoices? - What booking options are available 24/7? (Call, email, app, portal, website etc) - What compliance check are carried out on each driver? - What compliance checks are carried out for each vehicle? If you are interested in this contract opportunity please register your attendance via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and a time slot will be allocated to you. Suppliers are limited to 2 attendees per lot. If you have any issues please contact pcn-tr.PenninecareProcurement@nhs.net The deadline for registering your attendance at this event is Friday 30 August 2024 (5pm). Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. This PIN is not a call for competition. Lot 2: Tameside Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is looking to establish a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi lot contract. Lotting Structure: Lot 2 - Tameside - Approx Value GBP PS53,500.00 Appointment of ONE Contractor PCFT would like to invite any taxi suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement session. Location - Pennine Care Trust Head Quarters, 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL67SR. Date - 5 September 2024 We would like you to prepare a presentation to demonstrate your suitability of the contract and ask us any questions to understand our requirements. The below questions should help form the context of your presentation along with any other information you feel relevant. - Do you have previous experience working on any NHS contracts or with other mental health organisations? - Do you have any references/testimonials from any other healthcare contracts? - What areas across Greater Manchester do you provide services in? - Can you provide national bookings across the country (starting in the lotted locality)? - What is the total size of your fleet? - How many WAV within your fleet? - What percentage of your fleet is Electric, Hybrid, Euro 6 standard? What percentage do not meet the Euro 6 standard? - Do you have a business plan to transition over to full electric vehicles? - Do you currently have any of your own sustainability initiatives? - What Data reporting information can you provide for each trip on invoices? - What booking options are available 24/7? (Call, email, app, portal, website etc) - What compliance check are carried out on each driver? - What compliance checks are carried out for each vehicle? If you are interested in this contract opportunity please register your attendance via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and a time slot will be allocated to you. Suppliers are limited to 2 attendees per lot. If you have any issues please contact pcn-tr.PenninecareProcurement@nhs.net The deadline for registering your attendance at this event is Friday 30 August 2024 (5pm). Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. This PIN is not a call for competition. Lot 3: Bury Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is looking to establish a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi lot contract. Lotting Structure: Lot 3 - Bury - Approx Value GBP PS76,750.00 PCFT would like to invite any taxi suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement session. Location - Pennine Care Trust Head Quarters, 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL67SR. Date - 5 September 2024 We would like you to prepare a presentation to demonstrate your suitability of the contract and ask us any questions to understand our requirements. The below questions should help form the context of your presentation along with any other information you feel relevant. - Do you have previous experience working on any NHS contracts or with other mental health organisations? - Do you have any references/testimonials from any other healthcare contracts? - What areas across Greater Manchester do you provide services in? - Can you provide national bookings across the country (starting in the lotted locality)? - What is the total size of your fleet? - How many WAV within your fleet? - What percentage of your fleet is Electric, Hybrid, Euro 6 standard? What percentage do not meet the Euro 6 standard? - Do you have a business plan to transition over to full electric vehicles? - Do you currently have any of your own sustainability initiatives? - What Data reporting information can you provide for each trip on invoices? - What booking options are available 24/7? (Call, email, app, portal, website etc) - What compliance check are carried out on each driver? - What compliance checks are carried out for each vehicle? If you are interested in this contract opportunity please register your attendance via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and a time slot will be allocated to you. Suppliers are limited to 2 attendees per lot. If you have any issues please contact pcn-tr.PenninecareProcurement@nhs.net The deadline for registering your attendance at this event is Friday 30 August 2024 (5pm). Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. This PIN is not a call for competition. Lot 4: Oldham Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is looking to establish a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi lot contract. Lotting Structure: Lot 4 - Oldham - Approx Value GBP PS109,500.00 PCFT would like to invite any taxi suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement session. Location - Pennine Care Trust Head Quarters, 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL67SR. Date - 5 September 2024 We would like you to prepare a presentation to demonstrate your suitability of the contract and ask us any questions to understand our requirements. The below questions should help form the context of your presentation along with any other information you feel relevant. - Do you have previous experience working on any NHS contracts or with other mental health organisations? - Do you have any references/testimonials from any other healthcare contracts? - What areas across Greater Manchester do you provide services in? - Can you provide national bookings across the country (starting in the lotted locality)? - What is the total size of your fleet? - How many WAV within your fleet? - What percentage of your fleet is Electric, Hybrid, Euro 6 standard? What percentage do not meet the Euro 6 standard? - Do you have a business plan to transition over to full electric vehicles? - Do you currently have any of your own sustainability initiatives? - What Data reporting information can you provide for each trip on invoices? - What booking options are available 24/7? (Call, email, app, portal, website etc) - What compliance check are carried out on each driver? - What compliance checks are carried out for each vehicle? If you are interested in this contract opportunity please register your attendance via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and a time slot will be allocated to you. Suppliers are limited to 2 attendees per lot. If you have any issues please contact pcn-tr.PenninecareProcurement@nhs.net The deadline for registering your attendance at this event is Friday 30 August 2024 (5pm). Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. This PIN is not a call for competition. Lot 5: Rochdale Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is looking to establish a new Patient Transport and Taxi Service for all Trust sites. This will be a multi lot contract. Lotting Structure: Lot 5 - Rochdale - Approx Value GBP PS47,700.00 PCFT would like to invite any taxi suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement session. Location - Pennine Care Trust Head Quarters, 225 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL67SR. Date - 5 September 2024 We would like you to prepare a presentation to demonstrate your suitability of the contract and ask us any questions to understand our requirements. The below questions should help form the context of your presentation along with any other information you feel relevant. - Do you have previous experience working on any NHS contracts or with other mental health organisations? - Do you have any references/testimonials from any other healthcare contracts? - What areas across Greater Manchester do you provide services in? - Can you provide national bookings across the country (starting in the lotted locality)? - What is the total size of your fleet? - How many WAV within your fleet? - What percentage of your fleet is Electric, Hybrid, Euro 6 standard? What percentage do not meet the Euro 6 standard? - Do you have a business plan to transition over to full electric vehicles? - Do you currently have any of your own sustainability initiatives? - What Data reporting information can you provide for each trip on invoices? - What booking options are available 24/7? (Call, email, app, portal, website etc) - What compliance check are carried out on each driver? - What compliance checks are carried out for each vehicle? If you are interested in this contract opportunity please register your attendance via the Atamis portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and a time slot will be allocated to you. Suppliers are limited to 2 attendees per lot. If you have any issues please contact pcn-tr.PenninecareProcurement@nhs.net The deadline for registering your attendance at this event is Friday 30 August 2024 (5pm). Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. This PIN is not a call for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024260-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,707,250 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL6 7SR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | | Local authority | Tameside | | Electoral ward | St Peter's | | Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne | | Delivery location | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 10:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024260-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/ ## 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-04870d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04870d.json.