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title: "Provision of Taxi Services to NHS Fife"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504089"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS FIFE"
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# Provision of Taxi Services to NHS Fife

Buyer: NHS FIFE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504089

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## Summary

NHS Fife is currently re-tendering its Taxi Services contract, which encompasses the provision of transport services for patients, staff, and light goods across several hospitals in Fife, Scotland. The contract is set for a duration of three years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. This procurement process is categorised under services, utilising an open procedure method, allowing for a competitive bidding environment. Key locations for the service deliveries include Queen Margaret Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Glenrothes Hospital, and others within the NHS Fife region, with the procurement officially noted on May 3, 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics. Businesses looking to engage in this tender should be prepared to meet strict regulatory requirements, including driver licensing and vehicle documentation. This not only provides an avenue for growth within a stable government contract but also allows suppliers to contribute to community benefits by potentially employing local staff and participating in community support initiatives.

## Notice

NHS Fife is re-tendering its Taxi Services contract. The service will cover patient transport, staff transport, light goods transport (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option of up to two 12 months contract extensions

### Lot Information

Option E: Locality 7 - From Stratheden Hospital or Adamson Hospital Cupar - North East Fife

Provision of Taxi Services covering patient, staff, light goods (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials as and when required

Renewal: Two 12 months Extension

Option F Locality 7 - From St Andrews Hospital

Provision of Taxi Services covering patient, staff, light goods (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials as and when required

Renewal: Two 12 months Extensions

Option A (Locality 2) From Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline

Provision of Taxi Services covering patient, staff, light goods (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials as and when required. NA

Renewal: Two 12 months Extensions

Option B: Locality 4. From Victoria Hospital or Whytemans Brae Hospital Kirkcaldy

Provision of Taxi Services covering patient, staff, light goods (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials as and when required

Renewal: Two 12 months Extension

Option C: Locality 5 - From Glenrothes Hospital Glenrothes

Provision of Taxi Services covering patient, staff, light goods (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials as and when required

Renewal: Two 12 months Extension

Option D: Locality 6 From Cameron Hospital or Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital, Leven - Levenmouth

Provision of Taxi Services covering patient, staff, light goods (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials as and when required

Renewal: Two 12 months Extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353374 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 2 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,153,416 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FIFE |
| Locality | KIRKCALDY, FIFE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY1 3NL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Kirkcaldy East |
| Westminster constituency | Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JOCKS CABS; TAXI CENTRAL; TOWN AND COUNTRY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353374
- 18 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293023
- 21 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290537
- 14 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289655

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289655
  Provision of Taxi Services to NHS Fife - NHS Fife is re-tendering its Taxi Services contract. The service will cover patient transport, staff transport, light goods transport (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option of up to two 12 months contract extensions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353374
  Provision of Taxi Services to NHS Fife - NHS Fife is re-tendering its Taxi Services contract. The service will cover patient transport, staff transport, light goods transport (including documents, medical and pathological specimens), medicines and lab materials. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option of up to two 12 months contract extensions

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsfife.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504089
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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