---
title: "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - FAST"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bd3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - FAST

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bd3

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of ad hoc patient transport services under the contract titled "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - FAST." This contract focuses on ambulance services within the healthcare sector. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach due to the nature and urgency of the service. The contract, effective from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027, covers services across the UKK23 region and responds to specialist transport needs beyond existing arrangements at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. The procurement stage concluded with an award on 27 April 2026.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in healthcare logistics and transport services, particularly those that can cater to immediate and specialised patient transport demands. Given the nature of the services, large enterprises with experience in ambulance services, like F.A.S.T. AMBULANCE UK LIMITED, would be well-suited to fulfil such requirements efficiently. Businesses capable of rapid mobilisation and offering bespoke transport solutions are ideal for engaging with similar healthcare contracts that require flexibility and specialised service delivery.

## 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/038126-2026 |
| 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 | F.A.S.T. AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038126-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038126-2026
  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/

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