Provision of transport for stroke and suspected stroke patients
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTEstimated Value
Up to £150,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 October 2026
Type
services
Overview
A short term urgent contract to deliver a dedicated transport service for patients requiring repatriation to Yeovil District Hospital following admission to a hospital for stroke or suspected stroke. This is a short term urgent award contract to deliver a dedicated transport service for patients requiring repatriation to Yeovil District Hospital following admission to a hospital for stroke or suspected stroke.
The Trust considers that there was an urgent need to award a contract. The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be £150,000 The contract dates are 9 September 2026 - 25 January 2027 with the option to extend until 28 February 2027.
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Award Details
Western Medical Services
£150,000
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NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT) is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Somerset NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
6 October 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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