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Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 15:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Jan 2026 at 16:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has awarded contracts for the provision of taxi services across South West England through an open framework agreement. The procurement process involved an open procedure, and the contract is divided into several lots based on geographic regions: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Bristol. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 25th March 2026, with key dates including the signing of contracts on 24th March 2026. The initial contract term is set to start on 12th January 2026 and runs until 11th January 2034. The framework agreement enables periodic reopening every two years to accommodate new suppliers and maintain transparency and equal opportunity in contract awards, with lots already completed as part of this scheme. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting taxi services, and is conducted above the threshold set by procurement regulations.

This procurement scheme offers substantial business growth opportunities for taxi service providers, particularly SMEs, across a broad range of locations in South West England. The framework agreement allows taxi companies to deliver services across county borders, expanding their operational reach. Suppliers such as "24 X 7 LTD.", "A1 Transport St Ives Ltd", and smaller enterprises like "A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd" are ideally positioned to benefit from participation due to the strategic regional division of lots, encouraging business expansion whilst delivering essential transport services for clinically stable patients. This can help businesses to bolster their market presence, increase revenue streams, and secure long-term service contracts with a high-profile public authority, enhancing community engagement through service delivery and offering consistent opportunities for expansion at regular intervals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area

Notice Description

Open framework for the provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area

Lot Information

Provision of Taxi Services - Cornwall

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.

Provision of Taxi Services - Devon

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.

Provision of Taxi Services - Somerset

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.

Provision of Taxi Services - Dorset

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.

Provision of Taxi Services - Wiltshire

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.

Provision of Taxi Services - Gloucestershire

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.

Provision of Taxi Services - Bristol

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£3,165,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,165,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,165,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,165,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2025-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

24 X 7 LTD.

A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTD

A1 TRANSPORT ST IVES LTD

A2B TAXIS (TRURO) LIMITED

AA TAXI SALISBURY LTD

AA Taxis Salisbury LTD

AAP Taxis and private Hire Limited

ELITERIDE TAXIS LTD

EXEC CONNECT UK LTD

Eurotaxis Limited

FIVE STAR / FIRST ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT LIMITED

NOVA RIDES LTD

POOLE RADIO CABS LIMITED

Rayford Ltd T/A Radio Cabs

SMOOTH CABS LIMITED

TAKE ME GROUP LTD.

TAXI SERVICES (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED

THE WHEELCHAIR TAXI COMPANY LIMITED

United Taxis Limited

VEEZU LIMITED

ZOOM CARS LIMITED

Further Information

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