Planning

WPL05849 - UHS Taxi Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "WPL05849 - UHS Taxi Service". This open procedure, managed by Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, aims to enhance transport options for the hospital's patients, visitors, and staff. Located in Southampton, the hospital is a major healthcare provider on the South Coast of the UK, necessitating reliable transport services. With a total contract value up to £1,440,000, the tender's delivery addresses are situated in the UKJ3 region. The procurement process is planned to conclude with the award phase by 2 March 2026, while the tender period ends on 30 January 2026. A significant planned engagement session is set to occur in the week commencing 21 July 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering "special-purpose road passenger-transport services" to collaborate with a reputable healthcare institution. Companies capable of providing reliable, safe, and accessible taxi services stand to benefit significantly from this contract, especially if they can meet the criteria for light-touch, quality services prioritised in the procurement process. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract period, spanning from April 2026 to March 2029 with potential extensions, offers a stable partnership opportunity conducive to business growth in a high-demand healthcare setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WPL05849 - UHS Taxi Service

Notice Description

Southampton General Hospital (SGH), part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, is exploring opportunities to enhance its patient, visitor, and staff transport options through improved taxi service provision. As a major acute hospital serving the South Coast and beyond, SGH experiences a high volume of daily journeys, and ensuring reliable, safe, and accessible transport is essential to delivering a positive experience for all site users. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002918032

Planning Information

The contracting Authority will be holding Teams slots with the relevant department to discuss and understand the appetite, capabilities and capacity of suitable suppliers who could provide a service to the Trust. This will then provide insight into the most appropriate procurement strategy to follow. UHS are looking to hold these sessions week commencing 21st July 2025. Please submit any expressions of interest via email to Maha.Arshad@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk by Tuesday 15th July, making sure you include the email addresses of those who wish to attend. A time slot will then be allocated to you and a Teams invite sent out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055775
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085431-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
Holly Gooderham-Pearson
Contact Email
holly.gooderham@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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