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Transport for Patients Undertaking Renal Replacement Therapies

NHS HIGHLAND

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AwardUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 13:04

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 07:38

Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is overseeing a procurement process titled "Transport for Patients Undertaking Renal Replacement Therapies," focusing on transport services for patients undergoing renal dialysis in the Highlands region of the UK, specifically Inverness (UKM6). The process, categorised under services, seeks the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The current stage is an award update of the tender initially initiated in 2021, involving contract extensions due to unforeseen circumstances related to the necessity of continuity during a service review. The contract, awarded to Culloden Ltd (Sneckie Taxis), is active from 2022 and extended till June 2026, indicating a significant contract value adjustment, with the most recent value amounting to £2,377,847 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering patient transport vehicles and related agency services. It is well-suited for companies experienced in providing reliable and quality transport solutions in healthcare settings. Organisations with robust logistical capabilities and an understanding of patient transport requirements can leverage this opportunity to expand their services regionally. Given the contract's substantial value and extension, businesses meeting high-quality standards and cost-efficiency, as emphasised in the procurement criteria (quality 60% and price 40%), are likely to excel in securing similar contracts with public authorities like NHS Highland.

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Notice Title

Transport for Patients Undertaking Renal Replacement Therapies

Notice Description

NHS Highland (NHSH) requires the delivery of transport for: patients travelling to and from the hospital to receive Renal Dialysis up to three times per week; and ad-hoc journeys, as and when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland (NHSH) requires the delivery of transport for: patients travelling to and from the hospital to receive Renal Dialysis up to three times per week; and ad-hoc journeys, as and when required.

Renewal: Two (2) year contract with the option to extend for a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ce2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,940,496 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULLODEN LTD (SNECKIE TAXIS

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