Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of procuring a specialised critical care ambulance transport service, named NECTAR, to support patient transportation across the North East and Cumbria. This tender, valued at £10,500,000, falls under the Health Services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 6th September 2024. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030. Interested parties must express their interest and submit their applications through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in health services to expand their operations. Companies with a strong background in providing high-quality ambulance and patient transportation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope demands flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to work in partnership with NECTAR, ensuring the evolving demands of the health service are met. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger established providers in the transport and health sectors could find strategic growth potential in securing this substantial and long-term contract.

Tender

Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd August 2024 14:00:46 PM

Tender Deadline

6th September 2024 11:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to deliver and supply an ambulance fleet and drivers to assist in providing a sustainable transport service for the movement of patients throughout the North East and Cumbria. The patient transport Provider will be flexible, adaptable and resilient and will work in partnership with NECTAR to ensure that the service is able to respond to the changing landscape of health service delivery. This has been procured under PSR, as a Route 3 Competitive Process. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-14f8a0dc-670b-429f-a2dd-93114a9e90ff

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

Other -

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Rebecca Dexter

Buyer Email

rebecca.dexter@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

0191 2137523

Buyer Address

Regent Point

Gosforth

NE3 3HD

GB

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Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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