Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:35

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved the "Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients." This initiative is classified under the "Ambulance services" industry category and is identified by the tender reference TRA030. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, the Trust sought a dedicated transport service specifically for patient repatriation to Yeovil District Hospital. The procurement applied an open procedure method, starting its award phase on 8th June 2026, with the contract intended to commence on 22nd June 2026. This procurement was positioned in the award stage, with Western Medical Services Limited selected as the supplier.

The awarded contract, valued at £301,935 (excluding VAT), affords significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs within the healthcare transport sector. Businesses with expertise in providing specialised ambulance services are well-suited to competitions such as these, given the criteria weighted heavily on technical quality and social value. Additionally, firms interested in this domain should note the contract period extending to June 2027, with an option for a six-month renewal, indicating substantial long-term engagement prospect. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in central government procurement will find valuable opportunities collaborating with entities like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053843-2026
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
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTERN MEDICAL SERVICES

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