CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.4 - How can technology improve both the efficiency and the patient experience in NHS transport, starting with renal services?
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde wants technology solutions to improve dialysis patient transport efficiency and patient experience across NHS Scotland. The challenge focuses on reducing costs, improving reliability, and cutting administrative burden for a service that currently costs £9.1m annually.
- Closes20 October 2026
- Value£650k
- BuyerNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- WhereNHS Scotland
- CategoryIT, software & telecoms, Research & development
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you develop patient-centred software or digital systems for healthcare logistics, scheduling, or transport optimisation.
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
Glasgow Private Hire and other taxi firms won patient transport contracts in March 2026, though this challenge seeks technology solutions rather than direct transport provision. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.