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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lanarkshire is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a "Transport Hub and Services" contract, aimed at procuring an integrated transport booking and scheduling service. This initiative is focused on the health industry category and is located within the UKM8 region. The procurement process is conducted via an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. Key timelines include a tender submission deadline on 7th August 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing at the same time. The project's estimated value stands at £375,000, underscoring its significant scale and potential impact.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport logistics, booking systems, and scheduling services to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. Given the emphasis on quality management and pricing, companies with robust systems and competitive pricing structures will be well-suited to compete. With a preference for potential pricing on an enhanced 24/7 service, businesses offering flexible and scalable solutions are likely to gain an advantage. This contract also offers the prospect of recurring business, extending potential engagements through a maximum duration spanning until 2031, providing an avenue for sustained growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Transport Hub and Services

Notice Description

NHS Lanarkshire Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("the Board"), wishes to procure an integrated transport single booking and scheduling service ("the Service").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see attached documents

Options: The Board requests that, where possible, Bidders provide pricing for an enhanced 24/7 service. The Board shall evaluate bids based on the core service stated within the Specification however reserves the right to award either the core service or the enhanced serviced where the highest ranked bidder can offer both. A decision to award the enhanced service will be based on the Board's assessment of operational requirements and affordability.

Renewal: A further 12 months, on up to 2 occasions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836104
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559775
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiry of this contract (in 3-5 years, i.e. 2029-2031).

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

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