Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Fife
Queen Margaret Hospital, Whitefield Road
Dunfermline
KY12 0SU
UK
Telephone: +44 1592657320
E-mail: colin.munro@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsfife.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00185
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
FIF009-26 Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services
Reference number: FIF009-26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance) and Taxi Transport Services
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85143000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Fife requires the provision of a high-quality, safe, responsive, and sustainable assisted transport service under Lot 1 to support, amongst other service requirements:
- Renal patients requiring scheduled dialysis appointments across NHS Fife locations.
- Discharge and ad hoc transport required for safe discharge.
Provides assisted transport for patients who require a higher level of support than standard taxi provision, but who do not require an emergency ambulance response. The Services shall include planned and unplanned journeys, discharge support, inter-site transfers, and such other non-emergency transport as may be required where the patient’s condition, mobility, or clinical risk indicates the need for a suitably trained crew and appropriately equipped vehicle.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service Delivery Model
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Workforce, Training & Compliance
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Booking, Communication & Reporting
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Assisted Transport (Private Ambulance): Clinical & Equipment Capability
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Taxi Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provides licensed taxi and private hire transport services to support patient flow across NHS Fife, including discharge journeys, outpatient attendance where eligible and authorised, ad hoc journeys, and such other non-clinical transport requirements as may arise from time to time. The Supplier shall ensure access to wheelchair accessible vehicles and shall maintain sufficient fleet and dispatch capacity to respond to fluctuations and peaks in demand.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Service Delivery Model
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Workforce, Training & Compliance
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Booking, Communication & Reporting
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Taxis: Fleet & Accessibility
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefit
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Replacing current local contract
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
01/10/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32185
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32185. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:836019)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
Whytescauseway
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1XQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1592260171
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/06/2026