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Taxi Services

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 12:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 10:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 15:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in collaboration with Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on securing taxi services. These services encompass transport for patients, relatives, staff, and transfer of various assets like equipment, records, and samples. Situated in Lincolnshire, the contracts cover three lots across regions such as West Lindsey & North Kesteven, East Lindsey & Boston, and South Kesteven & South Holland in the UKF3 area. Following an open procurement method labelled as competitive flexible procedure, the contracts were awarded on 8th February 2026 and are active from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2030, with options to extend until 2032.

These contracts, valued at approximately £4.58 million GBP each, offer substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in handling medical-related logistics. Large companies like 24x7 Ltd, LCN Contract & Hire Ltd, and LuxLift Ltd, among others, have already been awarded and are therefore well-positioned. However, there remains potential for new entrants in future tenders or extensions, specifically those offering high-quality services and competitive pricing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to break into the healthcare logistics sector may also find emerging opportunities due to the emphasis on quality and the complex requirements addressed within these contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Services

Notice Description

Taxi Services to transport patients, relatives and Authority employees and/or agents as well as transferring assets including equipment, records and samples

Lot Information

West Lindsey & North Kesteven

LOT 1 - West Lindsey & North Kesteven (this Lot also includes Ironstone Centre in North Lincolnshire)

Options: Option to extend

Renewal: By 2 x 12 month periods

East Lindsey & Boston

LOT 2 - East Lindsey & Boston (this Lot also includes Quayside Medical Centre in North East Lincolnshire)

Options: Option to extend

Renewal: By 2 x 12 month periods

South Kesteven & South Holland

LOT 3 - South Kesteven & South Holland

Options: Option to extend

Renewal: By 2 x 12 month periods

Planning Information

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are holding taxi supplier engagement days due to the re-tender of the taxi procurement. They are being held on the below dates and times: • 29th May 2025, Grantham & District Hospital • 30th May 2025, Pilgrim Hospital Boston • 4th June 2025, Lincoln County Hospital Please email ulth.business.continuity@nhs.net confirming your attendance and which event you can attend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,588,648 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,588,647 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,588,648 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,588,648 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-02-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

24x7

24x7 Ltd

Acorn Contract & Hire Ltd

D.G. Private Hire Limited

LCN Contract & Hire Ltd

LuxLift Ltd

Mark's Transport Group Ltd

Nick's Taxis of Boston Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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