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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2026 at 11:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Sep 2026 at 16:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Aug 2026 at 09:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hywel Dda University Health Board buys taxi and light goods transport services across Carmarthenshire, with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership conducting the procurement. The service transports patients to healthcare appointments, NHS staff between healthcare locations, and medical records, diagnostic specimens, blood and blood products, medication, controlled drugs and other healthcare-related goods. It covers routine and urgent journeys and must operate around the clock, including weekends and bank holidays. The work is split between Carmarthen East and Carmarthen West, serving needs across West Wales. This is healthcare transport rather than general passenger taxi work: providers need to handle both people and sensitive or time-critical medical items safely and reliably.

The procurement is complete and awards have been made through an open procedure, accelerated because of urgency. There are two lots, and bidders could compete for either or both; the Health Board could appoint up to three providers per lot, ranked for allocating bookings. Ozzo Taxi was selected for Carmarthen West, with an award value of £266,000 excluding VAT (£319,200 including VAT). The award date was 15 October 2026; the contract period is 29 October 2026 to 28 October 2027, with an option to extend by 12 months. The Carmarthen East lot is complete, but no supplier or award value is provided for it. Evaluation weighted technical and social value at 70% and the commercial submission at 30%; economic and technical selection criteria applied.

For suppliers considering this buyer’s future Carmarthenshire requirement, the award shows demand for a coordinated transport service spanning patients, NHS staff and healthcare goods, including controlled drugs and blood products. A credible provider would need the operational capacity to cover routine and urgent bookings at all hours, throughout weekends and bank holidays, and to deliver safe, dependable journeys across the relevant part of West Wales. The buyer’s approach allows competition for individual areas and can use ranked providers, so businesses should be able to demonstrate resilience when the first-choice operator cannot accept a booking or meet service needs. Technical and social value formed the larger share of evaluation, alongside price. The lots were marked suitable for SMEs, and the selected Carmarthen West supplier is an SME.

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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 is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services throughout Carmarthenshire. 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 service must be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, and support both routine and urgent transport requirements.

Lot Information

Carmarthen East

Carmarthen East to facilitate the transportation of patients and staff, as well as medical specimens, blood products, medication, controlled drugs, documentations, and other healthcare related goods across West Wales.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further twelve (12) months

Carmarthen West

Carmarthen West to facilitate the transportation of patients and staff, as well as medical specimens, blood products, medication, controlled drugs, documentations, and other healthcare related goods across West Wales.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further twelve (12) months

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/097848-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£266,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-08-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ozzo Taxi

Further Information

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