Published date: 7 February 2023

This notice was replaced on 22 March 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 22 March 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

  • Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60170000

Location of contract

SW3 4SR

Value of contract

£80,000

Procurement reference

RHC-09

Published date

7 February 2023

Closing date

6 March 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 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

Royal Hospital Chelsea
Taxi Hire Statement of Requirement

1. Statement of Requirement

The Royal Hospital Chelsea requires the hiring of taxis on an as required basis. The requirement is to support in the region of 300 veteran soldiers who attend various functions throughout the country.

2. Scope of service

The following is a list of the services required.

• Provide vehicles which are registered and well maintained.
• Provide a range of vehicles from 4 seats to 7 seats.
• Provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle on certain occasions. Vehicles should have the facility to fix and strap a wheelchair.
• Provide a driver who is courteous and has the ability to communicate orally in English.
• Drivers should be mindful of their passengers.
• Drivers should report 5 mins before the departure time. If there is a delay the driver is to inform the POC ASAP
• Once passengers are set down they should not be left until they have been met. On occasions, passengers may need collecting from inside the Hospitals.
• Vehicles should be available normally within 1 hours' notice, although, on occasions, immediate availability may be required.
• Ability to book several vehicles for the day at short notice, on the day.
• There should be no cancellation charge if more than 48 hours' notice is given.
• All invoices to be paid by MasterCard, with no transaction fees applied

3. Regular bookings

Listed below are some areas where vehicles will be expected to travel:
• All London hospitals
• All London rail stations
• Heathrow
• Lowestoft
• Short local journeys

More information

Attachments

Additional text

To take part in this process please email david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to confirm participation.

The Invitation to tender document is attached to this notice. After emailing to confirm you will be taking part, please then follow all instructions contained in this document to submit bids for this requirement.

About the buyer

Contact name

David Williams

Address

Royal Hospital Road
LONDON
SW34SR
England

Telephone

02078815245

Email

david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

Website

www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk