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WPL05849 - UHS Taxi and Courier Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

08 May 2026 at 13:37

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 14:28

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "WPL05849 - UHS Taxi and Courier Service" was conducted by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve transport options for patients, visitors, and staff at the Southampton General Hospital. This open procedure, carried out under the "services" category, is part of a light touch regime. It was managed in partnership with Wessex NHS Procurement Limited. The procurement sought enhanced taxi services to meet the high demand for reliable and safe transport at this major acute hospital on the South Coast of the UK. The award was made to Cab My Ride Limited at a gross value of £1,200,000, with the contract period slated from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 and potential extensions available for up to 24 months. A key milestone date is the future signature scheduled for 30th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for transport service providers, especially those specialising in special-purpose road passenger-transport services, with a focus on delivering high standards of reliability and safety. SMEs, like Cab My Ride Limited, demonstrated competitiveness and a capability to meet the tender requirements through a blend of quality and financial proposals, which were weighted at 70% and 30%, respectively. Suppliers looking to tap into the healthcare transport sector can benefit by understanding the selection criteria, such as economic and technical qualifications that must be satisfied in supplier questionnaires before proceeding to further quality and financial evaluations. The contract's size and renewal potential underscore the opportunity for lasting business development and expansion in the region.

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Notice Title

WPL05849 - UHS Taxi and Courier 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAB MY RIDE

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