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title: "Transport - Taxi provision across all sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf74"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# Transport - Taxi provision across all sites

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf74

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## Summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a transportation contract titled "Transport - Taxi provision across all sites" within the services industry category. The contract entails providing taxi services for staff, patients, and goods across various hospital sites in the Essex region, United Kingdom, including Basildon, Chelmsford, and Southend. It is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th November 2025. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 gross and covers a period of three years from 19th January 2026, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. An open procurement procedure is being utilised to select both a primary and secondary supplier for each site, based on quality, social value, and price criteria. The process will be managed via an electronic tendering portal where all submissions must be made in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to partner with a significant public authority. It is particularly suitable for companies with the capability to provide round-the-clock taxi services, ensuring availability even on weekends and Bank Holidays. Businesses experienced in handling high-volume, time-sensitive transportation needs will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and gaining a foothold in the public healthcare sector. With several lots available for bidding, there is potential for multiple businesses to secure a position as either a primary or secondary supplier, thus broadening their market presence and service delivery capabilities.

## Notice

The Contract is required to provide a taxi transportation service for the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods and in certain instances heavy goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods. The Contractor will be required to make taxis available daily 24 hours during the contract period including on Sundays and Bank Holidays. When a service has been requested, the Authority expects the Contractor to respond promptly to execute the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT)

Lot 1 - Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT) Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford Essex CM1 7ET

Renewal: The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Lot 2 - Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT)

Lot 2 - Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT) Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 0RY

Renewal: The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Lot 3 - Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH)

Lot 3 - Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH) Nethermayne Basildon Essex SS16 5NL

Renewal: The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066581-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-11-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066581-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066581-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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