Closing soon2 days left · closes midday, Friday 2 October 2026

Provision of Transport for Stroke and Suspected Stroke Patients

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for suppliers for healthcare work (South West).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 25 January 2027.

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Procurement of a dedicated transport service for patients requiring repatriation from Hyper Acute Stroke Units to Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) following admission for stroke or suspected stroke (mimics).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 2 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £300,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: atamis-1928.my.site.com.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Contract notice · notice 084712-2026

About the buyer

Somerset NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

280

Awards

233

Suppliers it has used most for healthcare

Somerset Surgical Services Ltd4 contracts
ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care2 contracts
Preventx Limited2 contracts
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust2 contracts
Western Medical Services Limited2 contracts

All tenders and awards from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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From notice 084712-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.