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title: "Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b08"
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buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b08

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## Summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has awarded contracts for the provision of taxi services across South West England through an open framework agreement. The procurement process involved an open procedure, and the contract is divided into several lots based on geographic regions: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Bristol. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 25th March 2026, with key dates including the signing of contracts on 24th March 2026. The initial contract term is set to start on 12th January 2026 and runs until 11th January 2034. The framework agreement enables periodic reopening every two years to accommodate new suppliers and maintain transparency and equal opportunity in contract awards, with lots already completed as part of this scheme. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting taxi services, and is conducted above the threshold set by procurement regulations.

This procurement scheme offers substantial business growth opportunities for taxi service providers, particularly SMEs, across a broad range of locations in South West England. The framework agreement allows taxi companies to deliver services across county borders, expanding their operational reach. Suppliers such as "24 X 7 LTD.", "A1 Transport St Ives Ltd", and smaller enterprises like "A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd" are ideally positioned to benefit from participation due to the strategic regional division of lots, encouraging business expansion whilst delivering essential transport services for clinically stable patients. This can help businesses to bolster their market presence, increase revenue streams, and secure long-term service contracts with a high-profile public authority, enhancing community engagement through service delivery and offering consistent opportunities for expansion at regular intervals.

## Notice

Open framework for the provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area

### Lot Information

Provision of Taxi Services - Cornwall

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Cornwall, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

Provision of Taxi Services - Devon

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Devon, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

Provision of Taxi Services - Somerset

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Somerset, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

Provision of Taxi Services - Dorset

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Dorset, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

Provision of Taxi Services - Wiltshire

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Wiltshire, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

Provision of Taxi Services - Gloucestershire

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Gloucestershire covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

Provision of Taxi Services - Bristol

This lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Bristol, covering the city, neighbouring towns and parishes. It also encompasses journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2025-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,165,000 |
| Lots value | £3,165,000 |
| Awards value | £3,165,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,165,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | 24 X 7; A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE; A1 TRANSPORT ST IVES; A2B TAXIS (TRURO; AA TAXI SALISBURY; AA TAXIS SALISBURY; AAP TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE; ELITERIDE TAXIS; EUROTAXIS; EXEC CONNECT; FIVE STAR / FIRST ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT; NOVA RIDES; POOLE RADIO CABS; RAYFORD LTD T/A RADIO CABS; SMOOTH CABS; TAKE ME GROUP; TAXI SERVICES (PLYMOUTH; THE WHEELCHAIR TAXI; UNITED TAXIS; VEEZU; ZOOM CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005010-2026
- 29 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060397-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 13:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023989-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005010-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060397-2025
  29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023989-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://24x7group.co.uk
- http://a1taxibarnstaple.com
- http://eurotaxis.com
- http://info@zoomcars.org
- http://www.556677.com
- http://www.a1carsstives.co.uk
- http://www.a2btaxistruro.com
- http://www.aa-taxis.com
- http://www.needacab247.com
- http://www.prcstreamline.co.uk
- http://www.takeme.taxi
- http://www.veezu.co.uk
- http://www.wheelchair.taxi
- https://arrowcars.co.uk/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://smoothcabs.co.uk
- https://www.associated-taxisgloucester.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk

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