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HPFT - Non Emergency Patient Transport

THE HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport services to Uber. This contract falls within the transport services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising efficiency in awarding the contract. Notably, the award date for this contract was 16 April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026 and lasting initially for a six-month trial period, with potential extensions up to 2031. The contract's total value stands at £1,030,000, starting with a minimum value of £90,000. This process marks the completion stage of procurement for the Trust.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of delivering efficient and reliable non-emergency patient transport. While the trial period allows for assessment and potential long-term integration, businesses adept in digital ride booking platforms may find ample prospects in such frameworks. Although SMEs and VCSEs might not suit this specific opportunity directly, larger transport companies capable of leveraging technological solutions like Uber could benefit significantly. The contract structure and long-term extension options offer valuable growth potential in the healthcare transport sector.

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Notice Title

HPFT - Non Emergency Patient Transport

Notice Description

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has award a contract to the supplier UBER for the provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport, The initial contract term is a 6 month trial period but with the option to extend this to a maximum of 5 years until the 01/05/2031 Additional information: This was awarded via direct award Framework Reference - EEM0079 - Digital Ride Booking Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e7d3d07-bd5d-41cb-8944-1605dba980bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7c3fb6-8b17-488d-9e3e-89e7aa7a3c4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,030,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 7PX
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Sherrards
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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