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The Supply of a Taxi Service

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Marlborough Road, Swindon, UKK14, SN3 6BB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net

Contact Telephone: 01722336262

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
108000.0 GBP
Published
18 Dec 2025, 15:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
60120000 - Taxi services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Veezu Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Time-limited direct award for 24/7 taxi services at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting staff, patient, and operational transport. This award ensures continuity of service during the transition to a BSW Group operating model and aligns contract end dates with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (contract expiry March 2027). The arrangement is transitional, enabling a single, competitive group-wide procurement ahead of contract expiry.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: The Supply of a Taxi Service

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