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TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - Bristol Ambulance

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focused on the provision of ad hoc patient transport services, titled "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - Bristol Ambulance." This procedure falls under the services industry category, specifically ambulance services, and is located in the South West Region of England, UKK23. The process was marked as complete and utilised a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Bristol Ambulance Ems Limited on 1st April 2026, with the signing date aligning and a contract period lasting until 31st March 2027. This procurement addresses the necessity for supplemental transport services to ensure continuity of care when existing arrangements cannot fulfil demands or require specialist interventions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and transport services, particularly those with expertise in providing ambulance services. Large firms like Bristol Ambulance Ems Limited are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, although the direct procurement method implies limited competition under this specific contract. With a total gross value of £72,000, businesses well-versed in rapid response and adaptable service provision can enhance their reputation and build relationships within the public health sector. Such engagements may lead to prospective dealings with other NHS trusts, thereby expanding their operational footprint within the public healthcare delivery system.

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Notice Title

TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - Bristol Ambulance

Notice Description

Provision of ad hoc patient transport services to support continuity of care where existing contracted transport arrangements are unable to meet demand or provide specialist requirements. Services are delivered on an as-required basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL AMBULANCE EMS

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