--- title: "FIF009-26 Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c044.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS FIFE" published: "2026-06-30" --- # FIF009-26 Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services Buyer: NHS FIFE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c044.json) ## Summary NHS Fife has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of "Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services," located in the UKM72 region, primarily Dunfermline. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting taxi services, with a CPV classification of 60120000. The process is currently at the tender stage with submissions required via electronic means by 30th July 2026, at 12:00 PM. The services are aimed at providing licensed taxi and private hire transport, as well as high-quality assisted transport for NHS Fife, covering patient transport including renal and discharge services. The contract is set for a duration of 1800 days, with specific needs for a qualified workforce and adaptable fleet to accommodate varying demands in patient transport. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those with expertise in non-emergency patient transport and taxi services. Companies that can efficiently manage a fleet of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and those with a robust service delivery model, focusing on workforce training and clinical and equipment capability, are well-suited to compete. With criteria stressing quality service, sustainability, and community benefit, suppliers that offer innovative and comprehensive service models aligning with these requirements can leverage this tender to scale their operations and establish a strong foothold within the public healthcare transport sector in Scotland. ## Notice Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services ### Lot Information Taxi Services Provides licensed taxi and private hire transport services to support patient flow across NHS Fife, including discharge journeys, outpatient attendance where eligible and authorised, ad hoc journeys, and such other non-clinical transport requirements as may arise from time to time. The Supplier shall ensure access to wheelchair accessible vehicles and shall maintain sufficient fleet and dispatch capacity to respond to fluctuations and peaks in demand. Renewal: Replacing current local contract Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) NHS Fife requires the provision of a high-quality, safe, responsive, and sustainable assisted transport service under Lot 1 to support, amongst other service requirements: - Renal patients requiring scheduled dialysis appointments across NHS Fife locations. - Discharge and ad hoc transport required for safe discharge. Provides assisted transport for patients who require a higher level of support than standard taxi provision, but who do not require an emergency ambulance response. The Services shall include planned and unplanned journeys, discharge support, inter-site transfers, and such other non-emergency transport as may be required where the patient's condition, mobility, or clinical risk indicates the need for a suitably trained crew and appropriately equipped vehicle. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061305-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS FIFE | | Locality | DUNFERMLINE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY12 0SU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Dunfermline North | | Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061305-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsfife.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00185 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c044. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c044.json.