---
title: "Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684c1

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved the "Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients." This initiative is classified under the "Ambulance services" industry category and is identified by the tender reference TRA030. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, the Trust sought a dedicated transport service specifically for patient repatriation to Yeovil District Hospital. The procurement applied an open procedure method, starting its award phase on 8th June 2026, with the contract intended to commence on 22nd June 2026. This procurement was positioned in the award stage, with Western Medical Services Limited selected as the supplier.

The awarded contract, valued at £301,935 (excluding VAT), affords significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs within the healthcare transport sector. Businesses with expertise in providing specialised ambulance services are well-suited to competitions such as these, given the criteria weighted heavily on technical quality and social value. Additionally, firms interested in this domain should note the contract period extending to June 2027, with an option for a six-month renewal, indicating substantial long-term engagement prospect. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in central government procurement will find valuable opportunities collaborating with entities like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Procurement of a dedicated transport service for patients requiring repatriation to Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) following admission to a hospital for stroke or suspected stroke (mimics).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053843-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | £301,935 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTERN MEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053843-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053843-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westernmedicalservices.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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