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Taxi Services

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 09:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of external taxi services. The procurement is an open procedure, inviting tenders from qualified providers to deliver transport solutions across Trust locations including hospitals and community facilities in the UK region UKD71. This service, which encompasses pathology sample transportation, non-emergency patient transport, staff transport, and ad hoc call-outs, is expected to operate continuously, 24/7. The contract is valued at GBP 180,000, with a gross amount of GBP 216,000, and is expected to commence on 1st December 2026, running until 30th November 2029, with potential for renewal. The industry category for this tender is taxi services under CPV code 60120000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transportation sector, specifically those with the capacity to provide reliable, round-the-clock taxi services. Companies experienced in managing logistical, medical, and emergency transport demands will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. The open procedure guarantees equal opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms to compete for the contract, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their operations in the healthcare transport service domain. The comprehensive requirement for a responsive and compliant service offers growth potential for businesses capable of leveraging technology and resource management to meet the stringent demands of the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Services

Notice Description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ("the Trust")will be inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of External Taxi Services. The Trust requires a safe, responsive, compliant and value-for-money transport solution to support: * Pathology sample transportation[RM1.1] * Non-emergency patient transport * Staff transport requirements * Ad hoc and urgent call-outs Services must operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Services will operate across all Trust locations including (but not limited to): * Southport Hospital, Town Lane, Kew, Southport PR8 6RL * Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ * Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 5DR * St Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, Saint Helens, WA9 3DA * Community and outreach facilities * External laboratory locations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067111-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS 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
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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