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WPL05849 - UHS Taxi & Courier Service

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Tremona Road, Southampton, UKJ32, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Holly Gooderham-Pearson

Contact Email: holly.gooderham-pearson@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk

Buyer Name: Wessex NHS Procurement Limited

Buyer Address: Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UKJ32, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Gross: 1440000.0 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 14:28
Deadline
20 Feb 2026, 18:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Southampton General Hospital (SGH), part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, is exploring opportunities to enhance its patient, visitor, and staff transport options through improved taxi service provision. As a major acute hospital serving the South Coast and beyond, SGH experiences a high volume of daily journeys, and ensuring reliable, safe, and accessible transport is essential to delivering a positive experience for all site users.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010045-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,200,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,440,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial Response (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Response (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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