---
title: "WPL05849 - UHS Taxi and Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615b8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615b8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-06"
---

# WPL05849 - UHS Taxi and Courier Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615b8

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector in the United Kingdom, involves a completed contract for the provision of taxi and courier services. The contract, identified by title WPL05849, is aimed at enhancing transport options for patients, visitors, and staff at Southampton General Hospital. The procurement followed an open procedure under a 'light touch' regime, focused on special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2029, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The total value of the contract is £1.2 million, with a gross ceiling up to £1.44 million.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for service providers in the transport sector, particularly those specialised in safe, reliable, and accessible passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like CAB MY RIDE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete due to the process’s suitability criteria favouring SME participation. Businesses capable of meeting the demanding quality and financial response requirements, as defined by the weighted award criteria, can leverage such contracts to diversify service offerings, expand service areas, and enhance client portfolios within the NHS and broader public sector.

## Notice

Southampton General Hospital (SGH), part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, is exploring opportunities to enhance its patient, visitor, and staff transport options through improved taxi service provision. As a major acute hospital serving the South Coast and beyond, SGH experiences a high volume of daily journeys, and ensuring reliable, safe, and accessible transport is essential to delivering a positive experience for all site users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 6YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Shirley |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAB MY RIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 15:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063316-2026
- 8 May 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042578-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010045-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009604-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063316-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042578-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010045-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009604-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://cabmyride.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q8FVPPPBVC
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q8FVPPPBVCIfyouarepromptedforanaccesscodepleaseuseQ8FVPPPBVC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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