---
title: "Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Taxi Services

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc95

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## Summary

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of external taxi services. The procurement is an open procedure, inviting tenders from qualified providers to deliver transport solutions across Trust locations including hospitals and community facilities in the UK region UKD71. This service, which encompasses pathology sample transportation, non-emergency patient transport, staff transport, and ad hoc call-outs, is expected to operate continuously, 24/7. The contract is valued at GBP 180,000, with a gross amount of GBP 216,000, and is expected to commence on 1st December 2026, running until 30th November 2029, with potential for renewal. The industry category for this tender is taxi services under CPV code 60120000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transportation sector, specifically those with the capacity to provide reliable, round-the-clock taxi services. Companies experienced in managing logistical, medical, and emergency transport demands will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. The open procedure guarantees equal opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms to compete for the contract, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their operations in the healthcare transport service domain. The comprehensive requirement for a responsive and compliant service offers growth potential for businesses capable of leveraging technology and resource management to meet the stringent demands of the NHS Trust.

## Notice

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ("the Trust")will be inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of External Taxi Services. The Trust requires a safe, responsive, compliant and value-for-money transport solution to support: * Pathology sample transportation[RM1.1] * Non-emergency patient transport * Staff transport requirements * Ad hoc and urgent call-outs Services must operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Services will operate across all Trust locations including (but not limited to): * Southport Hospital, Town Lane, Kew, Southport PR8 6RL * Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ * Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 5DR * St Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, Saint Helens, WA9 3DA * Community and outreach facilities * External laboratory locations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067111-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067111-2026
  16th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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