---
title: "Transport - Taxi Provisions across sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf75"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Transport - Taxi Provisions across sites

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf75

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, seeking a transport solution for taxi services across multiple sites. The contract is structured into three lots, covering Mid Essex Hospital Services, Southend University Hospital, and Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital, with each lot valued at around £400,000. Awarded suppliers include Happi Group Limited, 24 X 7 Ltd., Value Cars Basildon Limited, AC Radio Cabs Limited, and Hey Cab Ltd, reflecting both large and SME businesses. This tender falls under the services category and has been administered using an open procurement method, with the procurement stage now complete. Contracts are set to start on 15th July 2026, with a three-year duration and potential extensions spanning two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement encompasses technical, social value, and commercial criteria, providing a comprehensive taxi service that operates around the clock.

This taxi transportation contract offers substantial opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, specifically those providing taxi services, to expand their operations and secure stable revenue over a significant period. The range of suppliers involved demonstrates the competitive nature of the tender, inviting participation from both large and small businesses that can fulfil requirements for routine and ad-hoc transport of staff, patients, and goods. Successful involvement requires strategic bidding that aligns with the rigorous award criteria including quality and price. As the Trust aims to ensure efficient service delivery, businesses that can offer consistent, reliable, and flexible transportation options will be well-positioned to thrive under these contracts. The regional focus on Essex hospitals signals a lucrative prospect for local enterprises to bolster their presence and market share in the healthcare transportation sector.

## Notice

he 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)

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)

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)

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/030512-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-11-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,666,667 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | 24 X 7; A.C. RADIO CABS; AC RADIO CABS; HAPPI GROUP; HEY CAB; VALUE CARS BASILDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030512-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 07:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019724-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066582-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030512-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019724-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066582-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://acradiocabs.com/
- 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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