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Provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (Carmarthenshire)

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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24 Aug 2026 at 09:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hywel Dda University Health Board is planning to procure taxi and light goods transport services across Carmarthenshire, with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership managing the procurement. The service will provide safe, timely transport for patients attending healthcare appointments, NHS staff travelling between healthcare locations, medical records and other documentation, diagnostic specimens, blood and blood products, medication including controlled drugs, and other healthcare-related goods. The proposed arrangement is expected to cover East and West Carmarthenshire as separate geographical lots. Suppliers may be able to provide passenger transport, courier-style healthcare logistics, or both, depending on the final requirements. The procurement is classified as transport services, excluding waste transport, and is intended for local delivery throughout Carmarthenshire.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Health Board has announced its intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. The expected procedure is a competitive tender, with electronic procurement and submissions through eTenderWales. The anticipated contract is for an initial 12-month period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The estimated value is £310,000 excluding VAT, or £372,000 including VAT, and the procurement is above threshold. The buyer expects the service to be divided into two geographical lots covering East and West Carmarthenshire, with suppliers able to bid for one or both. More than one provider may be appointed per lot. A market engagement milestone is scheduled for 27 August 2026, and the next notice is expected on 28 August 2026.

The proposed procurement is likely to suit Carmarthenshire taxi operators, owner-driver businesses, community transport organisations and other small and medium-sized enterprises with suitable vehicles, drivers and local coverage. Relevant suppliers should be able to transport patients and NHS staff reliably, while handling sensitive healthcare items such as medical records, specimens, blood products, medication and controlled drugs safely and on time. Businesses with capacity across either the eastern or western area could prepare for an individual lot, while larger operators may consider both. The Health Board is seeking local participation and expects the lot structure to support smaller providers. Interested businesses should prepare for electronic procurement, register on eTenderWales and obtain a Central Digital Platform registration and Unique Supplier Identifier before the tender is issued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (Carmarthenshire)

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board wishes to make potential suppliers aware of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services across Carmarthenshire. Early notification is being provided to allow local operators, SMEs, and other interested providers sufficient time to consider their ability to participate in the future procurement process. The service will support the safe and timely transportation of, Patients attending healthcare appointments. NHS staff travelling between healthcare locations. Medical records and documentation. Diagnostic specimens. Blood and blood products. Medication and controlled drugs. Other healthcare related goods. The proposed procurement is expected to be divided into two geographical lots covering East and West Carmarthenshire, and suppliers will be able to bid for one lot or both lots. The Health Board may appoint more than one provider per lot to support service resilience and continuity. The Health Board encourages participation from: Local taxi operators. Owner-driver businesses. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Community transport organisations. The contract will be for an initial twelve (12) month period with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. Suppliers interested in this future opportunity are encouraged to ensure that they are registered on the relevant procurement systems in advance of the tender being published. The procurement documents and tender submission process will be managed electronically through eTenderWales. Suppliers who are not already registered are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. etenderwales: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers are required to register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and obtain a Unique Supplier Identifier (USI) before participating in public sector procurement opportunities. Suppliers who have not yet registered should review the guidance available through Sell2Wales and complete their registration process in advance of the tender publication. Further information can be found via the Welsh Government guidance: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/news/news_article.aspx?ID=5598

Planning Information

The Health Board is particularly keen to hear from local Carmarthenshire taxi operators and SMEs. The proposed procurement is expected to allow bidding for individual lots, encouraging participation from smaller providers and local businesses. Please note that the details within this notice may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ea17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080144-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BT
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

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