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30 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Fife is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of the "FIF009-26 Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services". This procurement falls under the health service industry category and is located in the UKM72 region, encompassing Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. The procurement is open and will close for submissions on 30th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing the same day. The tender involves an open procedure and encompasses services to support NHS patient transport, with a focus on both taxi and private ambulance services. All bids must be electronically submitted through the specified public tendering platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in non-clinical and patient transport services. Companies with capabilities to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles and those equipped for planned, unplanned, or inter-site patient journeys will find this contract suitable. Opportunities for business growth are prominent for organisations that can offer a high-quality service delivery model and maintain a flexible and responsive fleet to manage varying levels of demand. The awarded contracts will have a duration of 1800 days, encouraging long-term business planning and investment in service capabilities within the health transport industry.

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Notice Title

FIF009-26 Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services

Notice Description

Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services

Lot Information

Taxi Services

Provides licensed taxi and private hire transport services to support patient flow across NHS Fife, including discharge journeys, outpatient attendance where eligible and authorised, ad hoc journeys, and such other non-clinical transport requirements as may arise from time to time. The Supplier shall ensure access to wheelchair accessible vehicles and shall maintain sufficient fleet and dispatch capacity to respond to fluctuations and peaks in demand.

Renewal: Replacing current local contract

Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance)

NHS Fife requires the provision of a high-quality, safe, responsive, and sustainable assisted transport service under Lot 1 to support, amongst other service requirements: - Renal patients requiring scheduled dialysis appointments across NHS Fife locations. - Discharge and ad hoc transport required for safe discharge. Provides assisted transport for patients who require a higher level of support than standard taxi provision, but who do not require an emergency ambulance response. The Services shall include planned and unplanned journeys, discharge support, inter-site transfers, and such other non-emergency transport as may be required where the patient's condition, mobility, or clinical risk indicates the need for a suitably trained crew and appropriately equipped vehicle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836019
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559061
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FIFE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline North
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

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