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PAHT - Taxis

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for their "PAHT - Taxis" tender, geared towards providing taxi services under the CPV category 60120000. This procurement, valued at £200,000, was facilitated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the EEM Digital Ride Booking Platform Framework, Ref: EEM0079, with Uber Health serving as the supplier. The contract is scheduled from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030. Notably, the award status is active as of 9th September 2025, with the official notice published on 28th April 2026. The procurement was open to SMEs, while VCSE organisations were not targeted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those equipped to provide reliable and efficient taxi services in the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in digital ride booking platforms and experience in catering to hospital and patient requirements would find this contract promising for business growth. SMEs have a favourable entry point into this procurement process. The long-term nature of the contract—spanning five years—offers a stable revenue stream and the potential for future collaboration with The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Taxis

Notice Description

Direct award for Staff and Patient Taxis under EEM Digital Ride Booking Platform Framework, Ref: EEM0079. 5 year contract with no optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff851356-43c3-4e09-9eee-031faf0e2fb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67297541-24bb-47a0-b0f2-0d1715d62769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBER HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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