---
title: "Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa75"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa75

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), located in Exeter, as the buying organisation. They are seeking the provision of taxi services within Exeter and its surrounding locality, primarily to transport clinically stable patients and Trust personnel, as well as support operational activities. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically taxi services, and is being conducted through a direct award process under the Procurement Act 2023, due to the lack of sufficient service coverage from other providers. The contract was awarded to Apple Central Taxis (SW) Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Exeter, who is identified as the only capable supplier for consistent and reliable service. The contract period runs from 15th June 2026 to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those that can ensure service reliability and coverage within Exeter and potentially neighbouring counties. SMEs like Apple Central Taxis (SW) Limited that can deliver cost-effective and timely transportation solutions, especially within healthcare settings, stand to benefit. The procurement method used indicates a focus on maintaining operational resilience and patient safety, suggesting that businesses able to guarantee these priorities without compromising service efficiency may find this an opportune area for growth and collaboration with public health trusts.

## Notice

Provision of Taxi Services within Exeter and surrounding locality. SWASFT requires reliable and timely taxi services across Exeter and the surrounding locality to support the transport of clinically stable patients to treatment centres (including hospital settings). Taxi services may also be used to transport Trust personnel between locations (for example, between stations, hospitals, and airbases) and to support wider operational activities. Following the Open Framework award, it has been identified that several appointed providers are unable to deliver sufficient service coverage within this locality. A direct award is therefore proposed under the Procurement Act 2023, as only one supplier is currently capable of providing consistent and reliable service coverage in the area. Alternative options would result in increased costs, delayed response times, and reduced service reliability. This direct award is necessary to ensure continuity of service, protect patient safety, and maintain operational resilience. The direct award represents a proportionate and value-for-money solution where further competition would not deliver improved outcomes. The direct award also includes cross-border journeys, where, for operational reasons, collection or drop-off points may extend into neighbouring counties where this is the most appropriate and efficient option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051469-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLE CENTRAL TAXIS (SW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051469-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051456-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051469-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051456-2026
  1st June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.appletaxisexeter.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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