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National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Oct 2025 at 13:05

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13 Feb 2025 at 18:32

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11 Feb 2025 at 11:09

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19 Dec 2024 at 10:58

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01 Aug 2024 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services across the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category, classified specifically for patient transport vehicles and related services, and is underpinned by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, with its tender process concluding on 3rd September 2024. The contract commenced on 28th October 2024, spanning an initial period of two years with an option to extend for another two years in annual increments. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of the latest update on 22nd October 2025, with a total contract value of £25,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in secure patient transport and related health services. The framework is designed to support mental health patient requirements, making it ideal for suppliers with capabilities in logistics and healthcare sectors. The framework is suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), thus encouraging diverse market participation. Companies involved include Elite Medical and Ambulance Services Limited, EMED Group Limited, and several others, indicating an advantageous ecosystem for small to medium scale enterprises eager to expand their footprint in the healthcare transportation industry. The open procurement method signifies a competitive and transparent selection process, facilitating potential business development through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

Update October 2025: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. Not other details of the previous notice have changed. ================================================= Update 13th February 2025: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. No other details of the previous notice have changed. ================================= Update February 2025: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. No other details of the previous notice have changed. ===================================================== Update December 2024: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. No other details of the previous notice have changed. ===================================================== The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to support mental health patient requirements through the provision of secure patient transport services. This framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click continue; enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click Save; when complete you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Click the PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 6) Select the title of the ITT; 7) Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box; 8) Review the ITT documents; 9) Responding to the ITT. Click My Response under PQQ/ITT Details, you can choose to Create Response or to Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e10d83-546a-41c1-b760-bd33281481fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 11 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

Countess Of Chester Hospital

Countess of Chester Day Nursery & Preschool

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Elite Medical and Ambulance Services Limited

ERS Transition Ltd

Health Connections PTS Limited

Nerams Ltd

Secure Care UK

Vcare-24 Limited

Definitive PSA Limited

Pegasus Medical (1808) Limited

PROMETHEUS SAFE & SECURE LTD

360 Ambulance Service Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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