Published date: 17 September 2019

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: 17 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£223,000

Procurement reference

KETT001-DN436091-44428512

Published date

17 September 2019

Closing date

17 October 2019

Contract start date

9 December 2019

Contract end date

8 December 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the "Authority") is issuing this invitation to tender ("ITT") under the 'Open Procedure' in connection with the competitive procurement of Taxi Services. The Contractor is required to provide a Taxi for the conveyance of healthcare professionals, patients and light goods on an ad hoc requirement.
The provision of a Taxi service for the Trust will also involve the transportation of patients whose condition does not warrant an ambulance but who are accompanied by an escort/healthcare professional, who will require a return journey, medical notes, blood, drugs, cash, goods and various small items to various locations, normally within the county, but occasionally longer distances. There is also a level of demand for the transportation of patients who are unable to transfer out of their wheelchair. The contractor will be responsible for the provision of this service 24 hours a day, 365/6 days a year.


About the buyer

Contact name

Anne Greatorex

Address

ROTHWELL RD
KETTERING
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1536493753

Email

anne.greatorex@kgh.nhs.uk

Website

http://www.kgh.nhs.uk