Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health
In brief
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust awarded transport work to 24 X 7 Ltd., A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd and A1 Transport ST Ives Ltd and 17 others on 24 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £3,165,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 8 years, starting 12 January 2026.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of Taxi Services - Cornwall 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Cornwall, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £275,000 |
| Provision of Taxi Services – Devon 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Devon, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £650,000 |
| Provision of Taxi Services – Somerset 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Somerset, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £640,000 |
| Provision of Taxi Services – Dorset 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Dorset, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £340,000 |
| Provision of Taxi Services – Wiltshire 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Wiltshire, covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £415,000 |
| Provision of Taxi Services – Gloucestershire 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Gloucestershire covering the main towns, cities, and neighbouring parishes. It also encompasses cross-border journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £360,000 |
| Provision of Taxi Services – Bristol 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes journeys that are within the boundaries of Bristol, covering the city, neighbouring towns and parishes. It also encompasses journeys where, for operational reasons, the collection or drop-off point may extend into other counties if this is considered the most suitable option. | Transport | £485,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 X 7 Ltd. A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd (SME) A1 Transport ST Ives Ltd (SME) A2b Taxis (Truro) Limited (SME) Take Me Group Ltd. (SME) 5 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services - Cornwall | £275,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| 24 X 7 Ltd. A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd (SME) A2b Taxis (Truro) Limited (SME) Take Me Group Ltd. (SME) Rayford Ltd T/A Radio Cabs (SME) Taxi Services (Plymouth) Limited (SME) The Wheelchair Taxi Company Limited 7 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services – Devon | £650,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| 24 X 7 Ltd. A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd (SME) Rayford Ltd T/A Radio Cabs (SME) Veezu Limited 4 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services – Somerset | £640,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| 24 X 7 Ltd. Rayford Ltd T/A Radio Cabs (SME) Poole Radio Cabs Limited (SME) Smooth Cabs Limited (SME) United Taxis Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services – Dorset | £340,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| 24 X 7 Ltd. Veezu Limited AA Taxis Salisbury LTD (SME) AAP Taxis and private Hire Limited (SME) Exec Connect UK Ltd (SME) 5 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services – Wiltshire | £415,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| 24 X 7 Ltd. Veezu Limited Eliteride Taxis Ltd Five Star / First Associated Transport Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services – Gloucestershire | £360,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| 24 X 7 Ltd. Veezu Limited Nova Rides Ltd (SME) Eurotaxis Limited (SME) Zoom Cars Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Provision of Taxi Services – Bristol | £485,000 | Awarded 19 January 2026 24 March 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 060397-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 005010-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 027469-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
61Awards
39Suppliers it has used most for transport
- Take Me Group Ltd.2 contracts
- 24 X 7 Ltd.1 contract
- A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd1 contract
- A1 Transport ST Ives Ltd1 contract
- A2b Taxis (Truro) Limited1 contract
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From notice 060397-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025, last updated 25 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.