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Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for GHFT

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Jul 2026 at 08:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) under the tender reference C457853. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 85100000 for health services and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th August 2026, at 23:45 BST. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and is set to commence on 1st December 2026, continuing through to 30th November 2029. The procurement is undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime, effective since 1st January 2024, and is open to all suppliers.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in healthcare services and patient transport logistics. With a substantial contract value, this tender is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises that meet the service criteria, providing an avenue to enhance credibility and expand operational capacities in the health services industry. Firms with experience in similar service provisions, especially within NHS Trusts or comparable healthcare organisations, may find this tender an ideal platform to contribute to public health transport solutions while bolstering their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for GHFT

Notice Description

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for GHFT. Additional information: GHFT (Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) "the Authority" invites Bidders to compete for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for GHFT. This procurement is being undertaken Provider Selection Regime which came into force on 1 January 2024. This Tender is only open all suppliers The Tender information can be found on the Trusts e-Portal (Atamis Health Family) at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Reference - C457853 You must be registered on the Atamis to view the Documents and all bids and communications must be submitted via this e-Portal. If you require any technical assistance using Atamis, please refer to the Supplier Portal user guide ( https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf ) and/or the helpdesk on 0800 0988 201.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda1ee4b-f853-4634-a838-ed28f9f9b02e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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