Published date: 19 August 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 13 May 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£416,000

Procurement reference

tender_377129/1392543

Published date

19 August 2024

Closing date

13 May 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 September 2024

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

QE Facilities (the Authority) have a requirement to procure the services of suppliers to provide taxi services, to and from various locations throughout the North East of England through the establishment of a Framework Agreement.

The journeys will mainly involve the transportation of staff, however the successful contractors may also be required to transport patients, specimens, blood, drugs, medical equipment, clinical records or confidential mail and cash, on the instruction of an authorised officer.

Please note - this list is only indicative of the types of items which need transportation and may be subject to variation or change.

The service is required to be available at any time of the day or night, including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays 24/7.

Includes 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Award information

Awarded date

19 August 2024

Contract start date

1 September 2024

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Total value of contract

£600,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD

Address

Stoneygate House, Stoneygate Lane, Gateshead, United Kingdom, NE10 0HJ

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill,
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
England

Email

daniel.kelly11@nhs.net