---
title: "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - WMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bd4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - WMS

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bd4

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - WMS," within the services industry category, specifically focusing on ambulance services. This procurement process took place in the United Kingdom, particularly serving the UKK23 region. The process is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026 and effective until 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold - without competition, indicating targeted engagement rather than an open competitive tender.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those capable of providing patient transport services on an ad hoc basis. Ideal candidates are organisations similar to Western Medical Services Limited, the awarded supplier, which can support healthcare needs when existing transport systems can't meet demand or require specialised solutions. Businesses in the ambulance services sector can leverage this procurement as a platform for growth, offering potential entry into similar public authority contracts requiring regional service delivery continuity.

## 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/038127-2026 |
| 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 | WESTERN MEDICAL SERVICES |

## 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/038127-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038127-2026
  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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