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title: "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - SMT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bd0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - SMT

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bd0

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on awarding a contract titled "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - SMT" within the healthcare industry, specifically under the services category. This contract involves the provision of ad hoc patient transport services aimed at supporting continuity of care when existing arrangements fall short of demand or specialist requirements. The procurement method employed is direct and below threshold, occurring without competition. The location of service delivery is the UKK23 region, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2026 and due to conclude on 31st March 2027. The contract, which has a total gross amount of £72,000, was signed on the start date, reflecting an active status as of the latest update.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in specialist medical transport services to contribute to healthcare advancements, enriching their portfolio with government-endorsed contracts. The scenario is particularly suitable for large-scale service providers that can offer dependable patient transport solutions on an as-needed basis. Companies operating within ambulance services, coded under CPV 85143000, might find this project suitable to expand their reach in the public health transportation sector, potentially leveraging their capabilities to meet bespoke demands effectively. The procurement method's direct nature indicates a streamlined and potentially rapid engagement process for organisations capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements.

## Notice

Provision of ad hoc patient transport services to support continuity of care where existing contracted transport arrangements are unable to meet demand or provide specialist requirements. Services are delivered on an as-required basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038123-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRANSPORT (SW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038123-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038123-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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