Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-f2b8-70e6-ac1e-821ebaf8eb49/provision-of-taxi-services-to-county-durham-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Taxi Services to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust [County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust) Often single bidder Estimated value £250,000 Published 6 Apr 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Market Engagement Notice: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently provide a sustainable taxi and courier service for the conveyance of patients including wheelchair users and children who are eligible for hospital transport, together with staff, and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. The services required are to provide a 24 hour service every day during the contract period (Sundays and Bank Holidays included) and the service provided must be promptly executed. Taxis are booked for essential Trust business only and some bookings shall involve work which is essential to the wellbeing and lives of the patients. We are approaching the market prior to making a decision on the route to market and undertaking an options appraisal so we can gain knowledge, information and a better understanding of the market which will inform and feed into the future provision of this service. Suppliers who are interested in engaging with the Trust prior to the release of an opportunity are encouraged to make contact in the first instance via email to Additional information: This is a market engagement notice, not currently an opportunity to bid. Any future opportunities will be released inline with PCR2015 Procurement regulations. The value, contract term, start date & end date are indicative only ## CPV classification Taxi services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e153fa76-5147-4526-99e9-5c71965bfc4f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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