Tender

Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients (SFT-AT-C435587)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for ambulance services, focusing on the provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients. The procurement titled "Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients (SFT-AT-C435587)" is currently in the tender stage, with potential for award by June 3, 2026. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, the contract involves services within the UKK23 and UKK25 regions. The value of the tender is set at £130,000, with a gross amount of £156,000. Key dates to note are the enquiry period ending on May 1, 2026, and the tender period concluding on May 14, 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical transport services, particularly those capable of supporting stroke patient logistics. The procurement method is open, welcoming competition from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and offers a contract duration of one year with an option for renewal for an additional six months. With award criteria prioritising 70% on technical quality, 20% on commercial pricing, and 10% on social value, businesses with robust quality management and pricing strategies may find this tender beneficial for growth. The opportunity requires electronic submission and communication in English, creating an accessible avenue for interested firms.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients (SFT-AT-C435587)

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1-2026-04-17T09:18:23+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-17T09:18:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-RH5",
            "name": "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-NHS",
                "id": "RH5"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PNWR-4212-QWHQ"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Musgrove Park Hospital",
                "locality": "Taunton",
                "postalCode": "TA1 5DA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-NHS-RH5",
        "name": "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "SFT-AT-C435587",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients (SFT-AT-C435587)",
        "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).",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85143000",
                        "description": "Ambulance services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK23",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK25",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 156000,
            "amount": 130000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-14T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-01T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-03T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 156000,
                    "amount": 130000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Commercial",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-06-14T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2027-12-14T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 6 months"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "034963-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-17T09:18:23+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}