Tenders/Provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (Carmarthenshire)

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Provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (Carmarthenshire)

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Published: Sep 10, 2026

Updated: Sep 11, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services and education and training sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment, Laboratory and Higher Education. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 354,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services throughout Carmarthenshire. The service will support the safe and timely transportation of, Patients attending healthcare appointments. NHS staff travelling between healthcare locations. Medical records and documentation. Diagnostic specimens. Blood and blood products. Medication and controlled drugs. Other healthcare related goods. The service must be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, and support both routine and urgent transport requirements. The is procurement will be divided into two geographical lots covering East and West Carmarthenshire, and suppliers are invited to bid for one lot or both lots. The Health Board may appoint more than one provider per lot to support service resilience and continuity. The Health Board encourages participation from: Local taxi operators. Owner-driver businesses. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Community transport organisations. The contract will be for an initial twelve (12) month period with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. Carmarthen East to facilitate the transportation of patients and staff, as well as medical specimens, blood products, medication, controlled drugs, documentations, and other healthcare related goods across West Wales. Carmarthen West to facilitate the transportation of patients and staff, as well as medical specimens, blood products, medication, controlled drugs, documentations, and other healthcare related goods across West Wales.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 086115-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board has issued 71 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, Sell2Wales, and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 086115-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 17 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Hywel Dda University Health Board in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £354,000 - £354,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.