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Provision of Taxi Services for SWASFT area

Awarded to 24 X 7 LTD., A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTD, A1 TRANSPORT ST IVES LTD +20 more

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST(buyer)

Published
Published 21 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 October 2025

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Overview

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust awarded a framework contract for the provision of taxi services across its area on 19 January 2026, valued at £3.165 million. The contract was awarded to 23 taxi service providers including 24 X 7 Ltd, A1 Taxi Services Barnstaple Ltd, A2B Taxis (Truro) Limited, and others, operating as an open framework arrangement.

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Lots (7)

  • Provision of Taxi Services - Cornwall

    This 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.

    £275,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTDWon by A1 TRANSPORT ST IVES LTDWon by A2B TAXIS (TRURO) LIMITEDWon by TAKE ME GROUP LTD.Won by A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTDWon by A1 TRANSPORT ST IVES LTD
  • Provision of Taxi Services – Devon

    This 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.

    £650,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTDWon by A2B TAXIS (TRURO) LIMITEDWon by Rayford Ltd T/A Radio CabsWon by TAKE ME GROUP LTD.Won by TAXI SERVICES (PLYMOUTH) LIMITEDWon by THE WHEELCHAIR TAXI COMPANY LIMITEDWon by A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTD
  • Provision of Taxi Services – Somerset

    This 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.

    £640,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTDWon by Rayford Ltd T/A Radio CabsWon by VEEZU LIMITEDWon by A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTD
  • Provision of Taxi Services – Dorset

    This 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.

    £340,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by POOLE RADIO CABS LIMITEDWon by Rayford Ltd T/A Radio CabsWon by SMOOTH CABS LIMITEDWon by United Taxis LimitedWon by UNITED TAXIS LIMITED
  • Provision of Taxi Services – Wiltshire

    This 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.

    £415,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by AA Taxis Salisbury LTDWon by AAP Taxis and private Hire LimitedWon by EXEC CONNECT UK LTDWon by VEEZU LIMITEDWon by AA TAXI SALISBURY LTD
  • Provision of Taxi Services – Gloucestershire

    This 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.

    £360,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by ELITERIDE TAXIS LTDWon by VEEZU LIMITEDWon by FIVE STAR / FIRST ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT LIMITED
  • Provision of Taxi Services – Bristol

    This 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.

    £485,000Won by 24 X 7 LTD.Won by NOVA RIDES LTDWon by Eurotaxis LimitedWon by VEEZU LIMITEDWon by ZOOM CARS LIMITEDWon by EUROTAXIS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,165,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 May 2025
Questions by
20 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Taxi services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,165,000
Award date
19 January 2026
Contract period
12 January 2026 → 11 January 2034
Contract length
8 years
Could run to
31 January 2034
Bids received
5
Winners
  • 24 X 7 LTD.
  • A1 TAXI SERVICES BARNSTAPLE LTD
  • A1 TRANSPORT ST IVES LTD
  • A2B TAXIS (TRURO) LIMITED
  • AA TAXI SALISBURY LTD
  • AA Taxis Salisbury LTD
  • AAP Taxis and private Hire Limited
  • ELITERIDE TAXIS LTD
  • EUROTAXIS LIMITED
  • EXEC CONNECT UK LTD
  • Eurotaxis Limited
  • FIVE STAR / FIRST ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT LIMITED
  • NOVA RIDES LTD
  • POOLE RADIO CABS LIMITED
  • Rayford Ltd T/A Radio Cabs
  • SMOOTH CABS LIMITED
  • TAKE ME GROUP LTD.
  • TAXI SERVICES (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED
  • THE WHEELCHAIR TAXI COMPANY LIMITED
  • UNITED TAXIS LIMITED
  • United Taxis Limited
  • VEEZU LIMITED
  • ZOOM CARS LIMITED

This contract ends on 11 January 2034, or 31 January 2034 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

Open and restricted tenders in Transport services (excl. Waste transport) drew a median of 11 bids over the last 24 months; 9% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Cost30%
  • Technical70%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,950

Median of 11,672 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 63.4× the median.

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in the last 12 months

40

contracts awarded, worth £14,456,915 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    25 March 2026

  2. Contract

    20 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    29 September 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    21 May 2025

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