--- title: "NHS NSS - Edinburgh Taxi Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2017-11-20" --- # NHS NSS - Edinburgh Taxi Service Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is actively seeking a provider for the "NHS NSS - Edinburgh Taxi Service". This procurement falls within the health services industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The process is currently at the award stage after the completion of an open tender procedure. The framework agreement will be in place to provide taxi services across Edinburgh and surrounding areas, with significant operational requirements to be met. The service is expected to be active from 1st November 2017, with a contract duration of four years until 31st October 2021, alongside a contract value of £320,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing taxi solutions for health and social care industries. Providers capable of delivering reliable, cost-efficient transport solutions while adhering to sustainability principles will find this particularly advantageous. Companies looking to expand their market presence, particularly those located in or around Edinburgh, should consider submitting a proposal to fulfil the requirements outlined by the NHS and associated health boards participating in this framework. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) is seeking to put in place a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) is seeking to put in place a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The Framework Agreement will be available to use by the following Health Boards; - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - NHS Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive cost and time efficient taxi service to meet the requirements of all Health Boards named above. The number of passengers will vary, up to a maximum of 5, and the service requirement will include both fixed routes and ad-hoc services as deemed necessary by the boards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301859 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | April 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | £320,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Additional buyers | HEALTH SCOTLAND; HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301859 - 4 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291715 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291715 NHS NSS - Edinburgh Taxi Service - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) is seeking to put in place a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301859 NHS NSS - Edinburgh Taxi Service - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) is seeking to put in place a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of a Taxi Service operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20023/licences_and_permits - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottishambulance.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507073 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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