---
title: "Private Taxis and Ambulances"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05140f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05140f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Private Taxis and Ambulances

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05140f

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## Summary

The NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST is currently in the planning update stage of a public tender process for the procurement of private taxis and ambulances. This procurement is aimed at facilitating patient transport services throughout the North West region. The proposed service will cover multiple areas including UKC through to UKK, ensuring widespread reach. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029. The industry category for this procurement falls under "services," specifically taxi services, with an estimated total value of approximately £9.7 million gross. The procurement method involved is selective and conducted as an award under a framework, highlighting a competitively open process above typical thresholds, with SMEs and VCSEs encouraged to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing taxi and ambulance services. With a substantial contract value, it offers a chance for business expansion within the public sector, especially in the North West. Businesses that focus on efficient logistic operations, have a fleet capable of covering extensive geographical areas, and can comply with NHS requirements will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the contract's inclusivity and the selective procurement method offer promising growth avenues for SMEs and VCSEs eager to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Trust requires private taxis and ambulances to carry out patient transport services throughout the North West region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021636-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,099,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 10:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021636-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 10:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021618-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021636-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021618-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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