Published date: 21 November 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 December 2023, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

Location of contract

MK44 3WH

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_400087/1284803

Published date

21 November 2023

Closing date

21 December 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

26 February 2024

Contract end date

25 February 2034

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care.

Our diverse area is spread over 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing needs and medical needs.

The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries.

In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk

This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple suppliers to provide taxi services for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority:

- Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements.
- Low acuity patients and patient escorts.
- Staff.

The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust to procure Taxi Services.

The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid for ten (10) years. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

More information

Links

Additional text

Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution

About the buyer

Address

Lakeview House, Priory Business Park, Fraser Road
Bedford
MK44 3WH
England

Telephone

+44 1234243125

Email

tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk