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20 Jul 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a contract titled "NOM5968 SECURE PATIENT TRANSPORT" under the industry classification of Ambulance Services (CPV 85143000). This selective procurement process, which utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded the award stage on 30th June 2026. The contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement was aimed at providing secure patient transport services and is valued at £1,879,985. The services will be delivered at North Staffordshire, with Exclusive Secure Care Services Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, securing the contract.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in secure transport services, particularly those familiar with healthcare requirements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit given the tender's explicit suitability for such organisations. Enterprises within the healthcare logistics sector could enhance their market presence by fulfilling this substantial contract, given its clear focus on secure and efficient patient transport. Additionally, those looking to expand their portfolio within frameworks can gain strategic advantages, given the potential for contract extension beyond the initial three-year term.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NOM5968 SECURE PATIENT TRANSPORT

Notice Description

Further Competition, for the provision of secure patient transport at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust via the LPP Framework for the Procurement of Non- Emergency Transport and other Transport Services. LPP/2019/007 Additional information: The initial term is from 01/07/2026 - 30/06/2029 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6033100f-fc8d-4a47-acc1-786d11a88b88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b617f7-1640-4c30-b6ce-43b6e63ae6a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,879,985 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,879,985 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRENTHAM
Postcode
ST4 8HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCLUSIVE SECURE CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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