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title: "Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4aa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4aa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT" was initiated by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on providing reliable taxi services within Taunton and its surrounding locality, particularly for transporting clinically stable patients to treatment centres and supporting Trust personnel and operational activities. The procurement stage is complete, with the award finalised on 15th June 2026. The contract, awarded using a direct procurement method as per the Procurement Act 2023, is valued at £31,667 with a gross amount of £38,000, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 31st January 2028.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, specifically those adept at providing timely and consistent taxi services in healthcare settings. The contract was awarded to TAKE ME GROUP LTD., a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) noted for its ability to deliver reliable service coverage in the required area. Business growth is achievable for companies that can meet the stringent requirements of transporting patients and personnel efficiently and cost-effectively, whilst maintaining high standards of service to ensure patient safety and operational resilience.

## Notice

Provision of Taxi Services within Taunton and surrounding locality. SWASFT requires reliable and timely taxi services across Taunton 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/056060-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,667 |
| 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 | TAKE ME GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056060-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056027-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056060-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056027-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.takeme.taxi
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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