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Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

25 Jun 2026 at 16:45

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

08 Jun 2026 at 14:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of transport services for stroke and suspected stroke patients was initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This process underwent several stages, including a tender stage in April 2026 and an award phase in June 2026. Initially, an open procurement method was used, closing the tender period on 14 May 2026, with the award being made to Western Medical Services Limited. The services were contracted to cover regions UKK23 and UKK25 starting from 22 June 2026, with a one-year contract period and an option for a six-month renewal. However, this process faced a setback with the final contract being cancelled in June 2026 due to incorrect procurement procedures and will be rerun under the Provider Selection Regime.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare transport services, particularly those specialising in ambulance and patient repatriation services. Companies equipped to rapidly meet the demanding requirements of patient transport services, such as capability in handling medical transport operations and flexibility for service renewals, would have been well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on both quality and price, SMEs with a keen focus on technical and commercial value propositions stand to benefit if engaged in future re-tendering, thus opening doors for business growth and increased service provision in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients

Notice Description

Procurement of a dedicated transport service for patients requiring repatriation to Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) following admission to a hospital for stroke or suspected stroke (mimics).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060012-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£301,935 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTERN MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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