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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust awarded transport work to Happi Group Limited, Hey Cab Ltd and Ac Radio Cabs Limited and 2 others on 1 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 19 January 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

What the notice says

he Contract is required to provide a taxi transportation service for the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods and in certain instances heavy goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements. The Contract will run for three (3) years with the option to extend a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods. The Contractor will be required to make taxis available daily 24 hours during the contract period including on Sundays and Bank Holidays. When a service has been requested, the Authority expects the Contractor to respond promptly to execute the requirement.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 – Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT) 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2029 What this lot covers Lot 1 – Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT) Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford Essex CM1 7ET	Transport	£333,333
Lot 2 – Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT) 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2029 What this lot covers Lot 2 – Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT) Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 0RY	Transport	£333,333
Lot 3 – Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH) 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2029 What this lot covers Lot 3 – Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH) Nethermayne Basildon Essex SS16 5NL	Transport	£333,334

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Happi Group Limited (SME) Hey Cab Ltd Ac Radio Cabs Limited (SME) Value Cars Basildon Limited	Lot 1 – Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT), Lot 2 – Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT), Lot 3 – Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH)	£1,000,000	Awarded 5 March 2026
24 X 7 Ltd. Happi Group Limited (SME) 4 bids received	Lot 1 – Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (MEHT)	£333,333	Awarded 1 April 2026
Ac Radio Cabs Limited (SME) Value Cars Basildon Limited 6 bids received	Lot 2 – Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (SUFT)	£333,333	Awarded 1 April 2026
Happi Group Limited (SME) Value Cars Basildon Limited 6 bids received	Lot 3 – Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust (BTUH)	£333,334	Awarded 1 April 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

20 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 066582-2025
5 March 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 019724-2026
1 April 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 030512-2026

About the buyer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

166

Awards

145

Suppliers it has used most for transport

24 X 7 Ltd.1 contract
Ac Radio Cabs Limited1 contract
Happi Group Limited1 contract
Hey Cab Ltd1 contract
John Coles t/a Southend Minibuses1 contract

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From notice 066582-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2025, last updated 1 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.