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WPL05849 - UHS Taxi and Courier Service

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 16:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 May 2026 at 14:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 14:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector in the United Kingdom, involves a completed contract for the provision of taxi and courier services. The contract, identified by title WPL05849, is aimed at enhancing transport options for patients, visitors, and staff at Southampton General Hospital. The procurement followed an open procedure under a 'light touch' regime, focused on special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2029, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The total value of the contract is £1.2 million, with a gross ceiling up to £1.44 million.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for service providers in the transport sector, particularly those specialised in safe, reliable, and accessible passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like CAB MY RIDE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete due to the process’s suitability criteria favouring SME participation. Businesses capable of meeting the demanding quality and financial response requirements, as defined by the weighted award criteria, can leverage such contracts to diversify service offerings, expand service areas, and enhance client portfolios within the NHS and broader public sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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