Scope
Reference
WPL05849
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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Supplier Questionnaire must be completed, all questions must be passed prior to moving to Quality and Financial Responses.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Supplier Questionnaire must be completed, all questions must be passed prior to moving to Quality and Financial Responses.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 6:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Response | Quality | 70% |
| Financial Response | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTRZ-1736-CQVH
Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Holly Gooderham-Pearson
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Manager
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMB-5152-DMDG
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Holly Gooderham-Pearson
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Contact organisation
Contact University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for any enquiries.