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SWB - Supportive Discharge Transport Service

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 26 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 23 November 2026 (10 days left)
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Overview

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is procuring a bespoke supportive discharge transport service on behalf of Black Country ICS Trusts. The contract covers timely transport to coordinate complex discharge plans for vulnerable patients, including settling-in support at home and ad-hoc stops such as collecting discharge medications. The contract is estimated at £250,000 for an initial three-year term starting in February 2027, with options to extend for up to two additional years.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£250,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 October 2026
Questions by
26 October 2026
Deadline
23 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

11

Median bids on comparable tenders

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.

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical Questionnaire70%
  • Cost30%

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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

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  1. Contract Notice

    26 October 2026

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