Buyer Name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Buyer Address: Westcountry House, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, UKK43, EX2 7HY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: andrea.nicholls@swast.nhs.uk
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Provision of Taxi Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
3165000.0 GBP
Gross: 3798000.0 GBP
3165000.0 GBP
Gross: 3798000.0 GBP
Published
29 Sep 2025, 09:38
29 Sep 2025, 09:38
Deadline
27 Oct 2025, 12:00
27 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
60120000 - Taxi services
60120000 - Taxi services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
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Description
Framework agreement for taxi services in South West England to transport clinically stable patients who do not require a front-line A&E ambulance.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060397-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services - Cornwall
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Cornwall, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 275,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 330,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services – Devon
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Devon, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 650,000.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 780,000.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services – Somerset
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Somerset, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 640,000.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 768,000.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services – Dorset
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Dorset, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 340,000.00
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 408,000.00
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 4 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services – Wiltshire
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Wiltshire, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 415,000.00
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 498,000.00
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 5 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services – Gloucestershire
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Gloucestershire covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 360,000.00
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 432,000.00
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 6 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Lot Title: Provision of Taxi Services – Bristol
Lot Description: This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Bristol, covering the city, neighbouring towns and parishes. It also encompasses journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.
Lot 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Value: GBP 485,000.00
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 582,000.00
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z
Lot 7 Contract End: 2034-01-11T23:59:59Z
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
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