Provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (Carmarthenshire)

Hywel Dda University Health Board wishes to make potential suppliers aware of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of Taxi and Light Goods Transportation Services across Carmarthenshire. Early notification is being provided to allow local operators, SMEs, and other interested providers sufficient time to consider their ability to participate in the future procurement process.

The service will support the safe and timely transportation of,

Patients attending healthcare appointments.

NHS staff travelling between healthcare locations.

Medical records and documentation.

Diagnostic specimens.

Blood and blood products.

Medication and controlled drugs.

Other healthcare related goods.

The proposed procurement is expected to be divided into two geographical lots covering East and West Carmarthenshire, and suppliers will be able to bid for one lot or both lots. The Health Board may appoint more than one provider per lot to support service resilience and continuity.

The Health Board encourages participation from:

Local taxi operators.

Owner-driver businesses.

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Community transport organisations.

The contract will be for an initial twelve (12) month period with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

Suppliers interested in this future opportunity are encouraged to ensure that they are registered on the relevant procurement systems in advance of the tender being published.

The procurement documents and tender submission process will be managed electronically through eTenderWales. Suppliers who are not already registered are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. etenderwales: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers are required to register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and obtain a Unique Supplier Identifier (USI) before participating in public sector procurement opportunities.

Suppliers who have not yet registered should review the guidance available through Sell2Wales and complete their registration process in advance of the tender publication.

Further information can be found via the Welsh Government guidance: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/news/news_article.aspx?ID=5598